1
as in disappears
to cease to be visible
the departing ship gradually faded over the horizon
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2
as in bleaches
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 weakens
to lose bodily strength or vigor
began to fade after battling the disease for years
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Recent Examples of fades
Eric Stephens, New York Times, 15 May 2026
In terms of where to beach, wide stretches of sand in Beach Haven remain some of the Jersey Shore’s most desirable, drawing surfers at sunrise, families hauling coolers and striped umbrellas by midday, and sunset walkers lingering until the sky fades pink over the dunes.
—Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 May 2026
The sports generate little revenue, and after 72 hours worth of negative headlines, the outrage fades.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 May 2026
Long after fame fades and possessions change hands, stories endure.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 15 May 2026
And that fiery, vibrant red that fades after mere weeks?
—Loren Savini, Allure, 14 May 2026
And then the diegetic sound fades out, the non-diegetic score kicks in, and the scene abruptly shifts away from Everett’s forever-unknown number.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 14 May 2026
When those signals are modest or slow to appear, momentum fades.
—Katy George, Time, 11 May 2026
This weekend, the moon fades toward last quarter, opening up darker skies with each passing night.
—Jamie Carter, Space.com, 8 May 2026
Verb
Ducks’ top line fades The Ducks’ top line of Leo Carlsson centering Chris Kreider and Troy Terry had a quiet ending to the series after a very productive opening round against Edmonton.
—Eric Stephens, New York Times, 15 May 2026
In terms of where to beach, wide stretches of sand in Beach Haven remain some of the Jersey Shore’s most desirable, drawing surfers at sunrise, families hauling coolers and striped umbrellas by midday, and sunset walkers lingering until the sky fades pink over the dunes.
—Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 May 2026
The sports generate little revenue, and after 72 hours worth of negative headlines, the outrage fades.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 May 2026
Long after fame fades and possessions change hands, stories endure.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 15 May 2026
And that fiery, vibrant red that fades after mere weeks?
—Loren Savini, Allure, 14 May 2026
And then the diegetic sound fades out, the non-diegetic score kicks in, and the scene abruptly shifts away from Everett’s forever-unknown number.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 14 May 2026
When those signals are modest or slow to appear, momentum fades.
—Katy George, Time, 11 May 2026
This weekend, the moon fades toward last quarter, opening up darker skies with each passing night.
—Jamie Carter, Space.com, 8 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fades
Verb
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At the intersection of climate and faith, the documentary brings audiences inside one of the most isolated communities in America, a conservative Christian fishing town on a remote island in the Chesapeake Bay fighting to hold on as the land beneath them disappears.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
15 May 2026
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Tax savings are real, but when the tax tail starts wagging the family dog, reversibility quietly disappears.—
Royce Ramey,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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His owner, Hannah Gleason from Oklahoma, told Newsweek that the merle gene isn’t a coloring gene rather than a gene that bleaches the fur and causes lack of pigmentation which can lead to birth defects, blindness, deafness, or sometimes all three.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Oct. 2025
Verb
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As complexity rises, decisions fragment, priorities shift and trust weakens.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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Excluding unhoused people from public spaces reinforces stigma and weakens the social bonds that support stability and recovery.—
Shianne LeClaire,
Hartford Courant,
17 May 2026
Noun
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Weightless drama brings sheer layers and kinetic textures to the forefront with drama by utilizing delicate trims and soft frill details.—
Kanika Talwar,
Footwear News,
14 May 2026
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The company sees slowness not as a limitation, but as a strategic asset that reduces risk, trims costs, and eases environmental impact.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
14 May 2026
Verb
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One afternoon, while in Jeanne’s care, Mateo suddenly vanishes.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
18 May 2026
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One day after taking Mateo to his beloved seashore, the child just vanishes sending Jeanne into a panic.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
15 May 2026
Verb
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The hue is deepening into richer, more golden tones, a shift away from the airy butter yellow that still brightens contemporary collections.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
30 Apr. 2026
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Another key element is the slouchy shoulder bag that brightens up the outfit without adding more bulk.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
30 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Lady Louise, who is studying English at St Andrew’s University in Scotland, has been helping ensure that the four-day show goes smoothly and has a good royal turnout.—
Katie Nicholl,
Vanity Fair,
14 May 2026
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Kerry Burnight, a gerontologist who contributed to the research, said the index builds on foundational well-being models but goes further.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
14 May 2026
Noun
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Texture is key for bringing flat strands to life, especially with shorter cuts like lobs and bobs.—
Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
7 Apr. 2026
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Popular mid-length blonde hairstyles include textured bobs, layered curls, and curtain bangs.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Fades.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fades. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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