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
Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 18 Sep. 2025
Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 9 Nov. 2025
But with production starts fading, assets flipping and AI looming, creators and corporatists alike are running short on resilience.
—Peter Bart, Deadline, 6 Nov. 2025
Still, with trade speculation around Brown showing no signs of fading, the timing of this move certainly raises eyebrows.
—Rowan Fisher-Shotton, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
This is especially true of dark and brightly colored clothing which, when washed inside out, is less susceptible to color loss and fading.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Nov. 2025
In an age of fast fading and faster forgetting, that message - stitched into every uneven hem - remains radical.
—Maria Williams, USA Today, 4 Nov. 2025
Jojoba oil and multi-weight proteins deeply moisturize and strengthen each strand, while green tea and sage extracts deliver antioxidant protection to help reduce color fading and support a healthy scalp.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2025
Hot water can be rough on fabrics and reduce the quality of your bedding over time, causing shrinking, fading, and deterioration of the fabric.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 23 Oct. 2025
This achievement marks one of the most durable performances ever recorded for aqueous zinc–organic batteries, a field that has struggled with poor cycling stability and capacity fading.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 23 Oct. 2025
Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 11 Nov. 2025
When Susana’s fading mind begins to fold past and present into one, the film becomes a meditation on time and the traces family stories leave behind.
—Essie Assibu, Variety, 11 Nov. 2025
In dead zones, the dearth of public services and the fading imprimatur of the state will naturally erode local participatory democracy.
—Vann R. Newkirk Ii, The Atlantic, 10 Nov. 2025
Against Orlando, Boston erased a 16-point first-quarter deficit and led with just over seven minutes remaining before fading late.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 8 Nov. 2025
Newsom’s popularity may be on the rise, but that’s not because residents’ pessimism about the future is fading.
—U T Editorial Board, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Nov. 2025
The variety show was still finding its footing on CBS, struggling to attract audiences as Garland's star was fading.
—Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025
But hope is now fading that the vote will meaningfully move the needle.
—Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 6 Nov. 2025
On the night of his retirement match, a Japanese wrestling legend’s fading memory forces his daughter to enter the ring and carry him through one final fight for his legacy.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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
The signature lumber is low-maintenance and resists staining, fading, and retaining moisture — even in coastal and harsh climates.
—Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 9 Nov. 2025
But with production starts fading, assets flipping and AI looming, creators and corporatists alike are running short on resilience.
—Peter Bart, Deadline, 6 Nov. 2025
Still, with trade speculation around Brown showing no signs of fading, the timing of this move certainly raises eyebrows.
—Rowan Fisher-Shotton, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
This is especially true of dark and brightly colored clothing which, when washed inside out, is less susceptible to color loss and fading.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Nov. 2025
In an age of fast fading and faster forgetting, that message - stitched into every uneven hem - remains radical.
—Maria Williams, USA Today, 4 Nov. 2025
Jojoba oil and multi-weight proteins deeply moisturize and strengthen each strand, while green tea and sage extracts deliver antioxidant protection to help reduce color fading and support a healthy scalp.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2025
Hot water can be rough on fabrics and reduce the quality of your bedding over time, causing shrinking, fading, and deterioration of the fabric.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 23 Oct. 2025
This achievement marks one of the most durable performances ever recorded for aqueous zinc–organic batteries, a field that has struggled with poor cycling stability and capacity fading.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 23 Oct. 2025
Verb
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
When Susana’s fading mind begins to fold past and present into one, the film becomes a meditation on time and the traces family stories leave behind.
—Essie Assibu, Variety, 11 Nov. 2025
In dead zones, the dearth of public services and the fading imprimatur of the state will naturally erode local participatory democracy.
—Vann R. Newkirk Ii, The Atlantic, 10 Nov. 2025
Against Orlando, Boston erased a 16-point first-quarter deficit and led with just over seven minutes remaining before fading late.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 8 Nov. 2025
Newsom’s popularity may be on the rise, but that’s not because residents’ pessimism about the future is fading.
—U T Editorial Board, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Nov. 2025
The variety show was still finding its footing on CBS, struggling to attract audiences as Garland's star was fading.
—Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025
But hope is now fading that the vote will meaningfully move the needle.
—Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 6 Nov. 2025
On the night of his retirement match, a Japanese wrestling legend’s fading memory forces his daughter to enter the ring and carry him through one final fight for his legacy.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fading
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After improvements in passenger totals in 2021, 2022, and 2023, San Jose and Oakland both began to suffer slumps in 2024 and the weakening pattern has lingered well into 2025, a review of official airport statistics shows.—
HECTOR AMEZCUA,
Sacbee.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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After improvements in passenger totals in 2021, 2022, and 2023, San Jose and Oakland both began to suffer slumps in 2024 and the weakening pattern has lingered well into 2025, a review of official airport statistics shows.—
George Avalos,
Mercury News,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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This episode was recorded 12 days prior to the passing of her mother Diane Ladd.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
7 Nov. 2025
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Following the initiative’s passing, the city created a Sacramento Children’s Fund Planning and Oversight Commission to help develop a strategic funding plan.—
Mathew Miranda,
Sacbee.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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Arredondo allegedly stabbed Paulos 30 times before fleeing the scene and then vanishing altogether, police said.—
KC Baker,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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Before vanishing from the historical record, Armijo submitted a confoundingly short report to the New Mexico governor.—
Mike Bezemek,
Outside,
29 Oct. 2025
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The Laundress Whites Detergent really boosts the brightness of everything—and no yellowish tint that often comes from bleaching clothes.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
7 Oct. 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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The procedures listed include breast augmentations, tummy tucks and, yes, facelifts, whether that be mini (short scar) facelifts or full facelifts, both of which address signs of aging like sagging skin, loose jowls and creases.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
5 Nov. 2025
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The high-tech mask uses a combination of red, red plus infrared, and blue LEDs that help with common skin problems like fine lines, sagging, wrinkles, dullness, and uneven texture.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
27 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Some of it is also related to the age and deterioration of much of the grid, which now requires rebuilding.—
Tom Rogers,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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The deterioration in the labor market has been concentrated in payroll employment, which is the [datapoint] that is the most susceptible to demographic and immigration changes.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
4 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Think of it as more product, less melting ice.—
Susanne Fowler,
New York Times,
3 Nov. 2025
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This kind of ice plain melting has happened before.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
3 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Lennon, 44, was accused of staging a bloody abduction scene at an Oklahoma hotel in 2012 and disappearing after he was charged with child pornography, federal authorities said.—
Tim Stelloh,
NBC news,
7 Nov. 2025
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Springsteen’s coming off a massive E Street Band tour and disappearing into himself.—
Henry Selick,
IndieWire,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Fading.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fading. Accessed 22 Nov. 2025.
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