1
as in to disappear
to cease to be visible
the departing ship gradually faded over the horizon
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2
as in to bleach
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 to weaken
to lose bodily strength or vigor
began to fade after battling the disease for years
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Recent Examples of fade
Shyla Watson, PEOPLE, 23 Apr. 2026
In the movie, co-written by Carney and Peter McDonald, Rick (Rudd), a past-his-prime wedding singer, meets fading boy-band star Danny (Jonas) during a gig.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 23 Apr. 2026
Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 21 Apr. 2026
The keys are also shine-resistant and fade-proof, offering better durability than others.
—George Yang, PC Magazine, 17 Apr. 2026
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Verb
Now, as the outside world begins to fade away, the two must fight to escape as their love and fierce need to protect one another rise to the surface.
—Shyla Watson, PEOPLE, 23 Apr. 2026
In the movie, co-written by Carney and Peter McDonald, Rick (Rudd), a past-his-prime wedding singer, meets fading boy-band star Danny (Jonas) during a gig.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 23 Apr. 2026
Noun
The cushions are bouncy and covered in a fade-resistant material, and when not in use, the chair folds to save space.
—Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 21 Apr. 2026
The keys are also shine-resistant and fade-proof, offering better durability than others.
—George Yang, PC Magazine, 17 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fade
Verb
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The core of the mystery centers on at least 10 individuals allegedly connected to key nuclear and aerospace research who have died or disappeared, igniting widespread online speculation about potential sinister activity.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
25 Apr. 2026
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This cannot be another commission that produces a report and disappears.—
Darlene Mealy,
New York Daily News,
25 Apr. 2026
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She was also reportedly seen bleaching the inside of her car.—
Brie Stimson,
FOXNews.com,
24 Apr. 2026
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However, it should be noted that down should not be bleached or washed with fabric softener.—
Katie Cloyd,
Martha Stewart,
22 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The deeper the rifts between the United States and Europe over Iran, the greater the chances of weakening the NATO alliance.—
Sudarsan Raghavan,
New Yorker,
28 Apr. 2026
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During his appearances on Capitol Hill this month, Secretary Kennendy was grilled about the administration's defense of the pesticide industry and weakening of protections against mercury pollution, another issue that Kennedy had worked on as an advocate.—
Will Stone,
NPR,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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McGovern, who is thirty-nine, appeared in the courtroom looking trim, with a neat beard and the hint of a residual Emirati tan.—
Ed Caesar,
New Yorker,
30 Apr. 2026
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Brass hardware from Corston Architectural Detail, chalk pastels and bold wood trim painted a marigold color brought everything together.—
Lisa Boone,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Addy Watson got the Pioneers going with a 2-run home run in the top of the first inning only to see its lead vanish a half inning later fueled by Lawton’s grand slam to deep left field.—
Darren Lauber,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 Apr. 2026
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While price remains the top deterrent at 67 percent, the gap between affordability and availability has nearly vanished.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
23 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Other plants, like succulents and flowers, can help brighten up the space.—
Farima Ferguson,
The Spruce,
28 Apr. 2026
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The filmmakers have lightened and brightened their source material to a kid-friendly degree — even the English countryside, as glisteningly shot by George Steel, has never looked less overcast.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Johnson became the club’s sixth man midway through the 2023-24 campaign when then-coach Gregg Popovich moved him to the bench hoping the the high-energy 29th overall pick of the 2019 draft would energize a sagging second unit.—
Tom Orsborn,
San Antonio Express-News,
22 Apr. 2026
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Broadway box office sagged a bit last week, possibly as the previous week’s Easter vacationers and spring-breakers returned home and a crowded, 40-show production slate with lots of newcomers competed with one another for attention.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
21 Apr. 2026
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Born in a small town in southern China, Yang is among a new crop of young bicultural producers and directors facilitating the transfer of Chinese duanju to the rest of the world.—
Chang Che,
New Yorker,
25 Apr. 2026
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The soft fabric used for both the relaxed short-sleeve, V-neck top, and wide-leg crop pants lends this loungewear option a polished-but-comfy look moms can wear for everything from flights to dinner plans.—
Aashna Gheewalla,
PEOPLE,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Fade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fade. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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