as in sinking
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as in weakening
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as in passing
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as in vanishing
to cease to be visible
the departing ship gradually faded over the horizon
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as in bleaching
to make white or whiter by removing color
years of harsh sunlight had faded the car, which was once fire-engine red
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as in sagging
to lose bodily strength or vigor
began to fade after battling the disease for years
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Recent Examples of fading
Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 17 Dec. 2025
The film is an adaptation of the ghost novel What Happens At Night, which follows a married couple that travels to Europe to adopt a baby, staying in a cavernous, fading European hotel filled with eccentric characters.
—Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 18 Sep. 2025
Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 1 Jan. 2026
Its material is soft and durable, as well as resistant to scratches and fading, according to the brand.
—Melody Kazel, PEOPLE, 31 Dec. 2025
However, paying attention to the care instructions is also essential to keep them from becoming discolored or fading.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 31 Dec. 2025
Teak, Eucalyptus, Acacia Benefits Breathable, UV-resistant covers protect against fading, moisture damage, and winter exposure.
—Colleen Sullivan, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Dec. 2025
Leather, suede, nubuck, and designer sneakers should always be cleaned by hand to avoid warping, fading, or permanent damage.
—Katie Cloyd, Martha Stewart, 29 Dec. 2025
That fascination shows no signs of fading; one estimate predicts more than $7 trillion will be spent on AI by the end of the decade.
—Will Barker, TheWeek, 29 Dec. 2025
They’re made from stretchy ponte fabric that's resistant to pilling, wrinkles, and color-fading.
—Michelle Baricevic, Travel + Leisure, 26 Dec. 2025
One quick swipe can get richer pigment out of your eye shadow and smoother blending, without any creasing or fading.
—Lily Wohlner, Allure, 23 Dec. 2025
Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 7 Jan. 2026
The days of underground stashes and whispered conversations are fading fast.
—Amplified Content Studio, Mercury News, 7 Jan. 2026
If the stains aren't fading, laying the pillowcases in the sun will help bleach them.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 7 Jan. 2026
The long answer is that Estée Lauder’s Diamond Moisturizer is hydrating (as all moisturizers should be), firming, tightening, wrinkle-reducing, age spot-fading, and texture-smoothing.
—Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 5 Jan. 2026
Christmas is over, holiday activities come to a halt, and the seasonal magic slowly starts fading away.
—Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 2 Jan. 2026
Set in the sweltering heat of Atlanta, Anna (Thompson) has becom reclusive, fading away from her friends and career as a news anchor.
—Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 1 Jan. 2026
Covers protect wicker from UV exposure, which can dry out fibers and cause fading.
—Colleen Sullivan, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Dec. 2025
Specifically, the official tasting notes detail cedar, nutmeg, and cinnamon on the nose; vanilla extract, butterscotch, and black pepper on the palate; and fading black pepper and some more cinnamon on the finish.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 11 Nov. 2025
Adjective
Later classified AT2025ulz, the object displayed similar, fading red wavelengths as GW170817.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 17 Dec. 2025
The film is an adaptation of the ghost novel What Happens At Night, which follows a married couple that travels to Europe to adopt a baby, staying in a cavernous, fading European hotel filled with eccentric characters.
—Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 18 Sep. 2025
Noun
For heirlooms or items that hold special significance, consider preserving them with proper storage techniques that will avoid color fading and fabric damage.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 1 Jan. 2026
Its material is soft and durable, as well as resistant to scratches and fading, according to the brand.
—Melody Kazel, PEOPLE, 31 Dec. 2025
However, paying attention to the care instructions is also essential to keep them from becoming discolored or fading.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 31 Dec. 2025
Teak, Eucalyptus, Acacia Benefits Breathable, UV-resistant covers protect against fading, moisture damage, and winter exposure.
—Colleen Sullivan, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Dec. 2025
Leather, suede, nubuck, and designer sneakers should always be cleaned by hand to avoid warping, fading, or permanent damage.
—Katie Cloyd, Martha Stewart, 29 Dec. 2025
That fascination shows no signs of fading; one estimate predicts more than $7 trillion will be spent on AI by the end of the decade.
—Will Barker, TheWeek, 29 Dec. 2025
They’re made from stretchy ponte fabric that's resistant to pilling, wrinkles, and color-fading.
—Michelle Baricevic, Travel + Leisure, 26 Dec. 2025
One quick swipe can get richer pigment out of your eye shadow and smoother blending, without any creasing or fading.
—Lily Wohlner, Allure, 23 Dec. 2025
Verb
But her role as fading movie star Kay Stone in Josh Safdie’s Marty Supreme, opposite Timothée Chalamet, marks her grand return.
—Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 7 Jan. 2026
The days of underground stashes and whispered conversations are fading fast.
—Amplified Content Studio, Mercury News, 7 Jan. 2026
If the stains aren't fading, laying the pillowcases in the sun will help bleach them.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 7 Jan. 2026
The long answer is that Estée Lauder’s Diamond Moisturizer is hydrating (as all moisturizers should be), firming, tightening, wrinkle-reducing, age spot-fading, and texture-smoothing.
—Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 5 Jan. 2026
Christmas is over, holiday activities come to a halt, and the seasonal magic slowly starts fading away.
—Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 2 Jan. 2026
Set in the sweltering heat of Atlanta, Anna (Thompson) has becom reclusive, fading away from her friends and career as a news anchor.
—Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 1 Jan. 2026
Covers protect wicker from UV exposure, which can dry out fibers and cause fading.
—Colleen Sullivan, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Dec. 2025
Specifically, the official tasting notes detail cedar, nutmeg, and cinnamon on the nose; vanilla extract, butterscotch, and black pepper on the palate; and fading black pepper and some more cinnamon on the finish.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 11 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fading
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Developers are divided about how much this signals a weakening of what has been a scorchingly hot market for new multifamily housing.—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
13 Jan. 2026
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Affordability has become a potent political issue, especially with the job market weakening.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Jan. 2026
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Petrini was nominated for the job by Pope Francis before his passing and later confirmed by Pope Leo.—
Maggie McGrath,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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Mendoza never came out of the game — his younger brother and backup quarterback, Alberto, helped clean up the blood on the sideline, according to Rowe — and the Heisman Trophy winner finished the half 12-for-17 passing for 116 yards and one rush for 2 yards.—
Justin Williams,
New York Times,
20 Jan. 2026
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For decades Shtok was known as the great disappearing act of Yiddish literature—a modernist story writer who blazed bright in the 1920s before vanishing from the literary scene and, it was assumed, dying young.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 Jan. 2026
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Our business life is vanishing.—
ELENA BECATOROS,
Arkansas Online,
20 Jan. 2026
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Some dishwasher tablets include bleaching agents and rinse aids that can keep your clothes from cleaning properly or even stain them.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
28 Nov. 2025
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More than that, the YouTuber decided to rid her face of eyebrows, bleaching the hairs above her eyes to match the hue of her hair.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Shoulders sagging, Charleigh set the wooden spoon down, steeling herself.—
Lizz Schumer,
PEOPLE,
20 Jan. 2026
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If your bench cushion sits on webbing or springs, worn support underneath can contribute to sagging even if the cushion itself is in good condition.—
Lauren Bengtson,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Garden centers aren't giving a refund for a dying or dead plant but rather a discount on a new purchase.—
Lauren David,
Southern Living,
17 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Research has also overwhelmingly indicated that lack of sleep can lead to numerous health detriments, including chronic disease, mental health deterioration and even behavioral disorders.—
Forbes.com,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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Space travel has also been found to accelerate bone density loss and the destruction of blood cells, put pressure on the eyes that can cause vision problems, and lead to deterioration of muscle strength.—
Chas Newkey-Burden,
TheWeek,
21 Jan. 2026
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Technically, the olive green velvet banquettes, chandeliers, and industrial chairs shouldn’t gel, but just like the island’s melting pot of cultures, the refined jumble works to elegant effect.—
Rosalyn Wikeley,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 Jan. 2026
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The climate crisis has caused melting ice and rapidly rising temperatures in the Arctic, leading some to hope for new economic opportunities.—
Matt Egan,
CNN Money,
12 Jan. 2026
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“Fading.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fading. Accessed 23 Jan. 2026.
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