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
Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 4 Apr. 2026
Thus, the wrecking ball came for the Purple Passion Pit and the rest of the complex, a monument to a fading but wonderfully hospitable era of Chicago entertainment and local entrepreneurship.
—Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026
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
Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 13 May 2026
Machine-washable without color fading, shrinkage or pilling.
—ABC News, 12 May 2026
Best sun-protective shampoo This OGX formula has a UVA/UVB filter blend that slows premature fading, especially with prolonged exposure to the sun.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 4 May 2026
Plus, there’s a powder coating that prevents rust and fading.
—Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 26 Apr. 2026
While it’s made of weather-resistant wicker, shoppers recommend covering it during inclement weather to prevent fading.
—Jacqueline Tempera, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Apr. 2026
Proper storage—like keeping books upright, away from moisture, and out of direct sunlight—prevents fading, mold, and pests.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 22 Apr. 2026
Plus, it’s made from durable, weather-resistant plastic that mimics the look of real wood while resisting fading and rust.
—Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
Thanks to Heparan Sulfate Analog (a moisturizing ingredient similar to hyaluronic acid), green tea extract, and quinoa extract, this Senté cream is deeply moisturizing, inflammation-reducing, and wrinkle-fading.
—Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 13 Apr. 2026
Literary Hub, 18 May 2026
Taj Mahal kept fading and ultimately finished 10th.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 17 May 2026
The last days of disco were fading, and Andy Warhol and his ilk needed another place to hang out.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 16 May 2026
Old traditions like sahti are really fading in that context.
—Brad Japhe, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
Horowitz said that is a legacy of the Bicentennial, albeit one that is fading.
—Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 14 May 2026
The sun will end its life as a white dwarf in around 6 billion years, fading alone in a cosmic graveyard that was once our solar system.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 12 May 2026
The Southern Living Plant Collection includes 'Sunset Celebration' gaillardia, which is red and yellow and resists fading.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 12 May 2026
Avoid placing rugs in prolonged direct sunlight as this can cause fading.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 8 May 2026
Adjective
Livaura Retinol Anti-Aging Hand Cream Retinol is a vitamin A derivative that boosts cell turnover and collagen production, while fading wrinkles, fine lines, and reducing visible signs of aging like dullness, dark spots, and texture.
—Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 4 Apr. 2026
Thus, the wrecking ball came for the Purple Passion Pit and the rest of the complex, a monument to a fading but wonderfully hospitable era of Chicago entertainment and local entrepreneurship.
—Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026
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
The scalloped edge is punctuated by double tassels carefully placed along the edge of the all-weather Sunbrella fabric that promises to repel mildew or prevent fading.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 13 May 2026
Machine-washable without color fading, shrinkage or pilling.
—ABC News, 12 May 2026
Best sun-protective shampoo This OGX formula has a UVA/UVB filter blend that slows premature fading, especially with prolonged exposure to the sun.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 4 May 2026
Plus, there’s a powder coating that prevents rust and fading.
—Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 26 Apr. 2026
While it’s made of weather-resistant wicker, shoppers recommend covering it during inclement weather to prevent fading.
—Jacqueline Tempera, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Apr. 2026
Proper storage—like keeping books upright, away from moisture, and out of direct sunlight—prevents fading, mold, and pests.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 22 Apr. 2026
Plus, it’s made from durable, weather-resistant plastic that mimics the look of real wood while resisting fading and rust.
—Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
Thanks to Heparan Sulfate Analog (a moisturizing ingredient similar to hyaluronic acid), green tea extract, and quinoa extract, this Senté cream is deeply moisturizing, inflammation-reducing, and wrinkle-fading.
—Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 13 Apr. 2026
Verb
By now, however, that view is fading.
—Literary Hub, 18 May 2026
Taj Mahal kept fading and ultimately finished 10th.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 17 May 2026
The last days of disco were fading, and Andy Warhol and his ilk needed another place to hang out.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 16 May 2026
Old traditions like sahti are really fading in that context.
—Brad Japhe, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
Horowitz said that is a legacy of the Bicentennial, albeit one that is fading.
—Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 14 May 2026
The sun will end its life as a white dwarf in around 6 billion years, fading alone in a cosmic graveyard that was once our solar system.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 12 May 2026
The Southern Living Plant Collection includes 'Sunset Celebration' gaillardia, which is red and yellow and resists fading.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 12 May 2026
Avoid placing rugs in prolonged direct sunlight as this can cause fading.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 8 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fading
Noun
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These concerns have led to the weakening of the rupee against the dollar, sending it to record lows in recent days.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
13 May 2026
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But the weakening of that regime weakens the proxies as well.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
10 May 2026
Noun
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Extrapolate that out to 17 games and that’s 3,468 passing yards, 986 rushing yards and 34 touchdowns scored for a season.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
19 May 2026
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After his passing, Mango’s chief executive officer Roni Ruiz took on the role of chairman of the board.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
19 May 2026
Verb
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Mann is presented as the Last Civilized Man of a vanishing era, whose words, spoken before audiences of officials, are lofty and inspiring.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
14 May 2026
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Despite the black-swan event of the Strait of Hormuz closing, wars in the Middle East and Eastern Europe, a slowing US labor market and the vanishing likelihood of the Fed cutting rates this year, tech stocks are on a tear.—
Allison Morrow,
CNN Money,
13 May 2026
Verb
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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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Once in a while, black flats compress the space, framing a single character’s face, bathed in a bleaching white light, as if their vulnerabilities were being scanned by an MRI.—
Emily Nussbaum,
New Yorker,
16 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The cushions will stay bouncy thanks to sinuous springs that prevent sagging over time.—
Christina Shepherd McGuire,
PEOPLE,
10 May 2026
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This is infused in extra-large toner pads for deep firming hydration to refine pores, smooth texture, and visibly lift sagging skin all in one gentle swipe.—
Rosa Jisoo Pyo,
Vogue,
8 May 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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Prolonged vacancy has caused structural deterioration and the historic Centennial Hill neighborhood surrounding it faces pressure from development.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
20 May 2026
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Long vacant, the building suffers from structural deterioration.—
Neda Ulaby,
NPR,
20 May 2026
Noun
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The melting pot implied that citizens gradually shed the distinctiveness of their traditions in order to become fully American.—
Ari Berman,
New York Daily News,
15 May 2026
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All of them have at least one roster, or two, that is a melting pot.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 May 2026
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“Fading.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fading. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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