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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3
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
Sara Merican, Deadline, 27 May 2025
Advisors who can build trust and act as a central coordinator for these services are invaluable—and often become long-term partners even after the spotlight fades.
—Jason Katz, Forbes.com, 18 May 2025
Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2025
These come in warm white, creating a welcoming and cozy vibe, as well as eight light modes, ranging from flashing and slow fade to normal.
—Emily Weaver, People.com, 29 Mar. 2025
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Verb
However, one creature remains entranced by the fading illusions of the dreamworld.
—Sara Merican, Deadline, 27 May 2025
Advisors who can build trust and act as a central coordinator for these services are invaluable—and often become long-term partners even after the spotlight fades.
—Jason Katz, Forbes.com, 18 May 2025
Noun
Back in February, after years of sporting his signature curly Mohawk, Mahomes changed it up by shortening the top a ton, going with a simple cropped style with a fade on the side.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2025
These come in warm white, creating a welcoming and cozy vibe, as well as eight light modes, ranging from flashing and slow fade to normal.
—Emily Weaver, People.com, 29 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fade
Verb
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Plaza plays a cop who Qualley has a passionate love affair with until things turn sour when her niece disappears.—
Angelique Jackson,
Variety,
24 May 2025
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The film is also an introspective interrogation of Cruise's stardom, confronting its main character with uncomfortable realities: his world is artificial, insulated, and fleeting, and his multimillion-dollar good looks could disappear in an instant.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
24 May 2025
Verb
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Fabrics that should never be bleached include: leather, spandex, wool, and silk.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
26 May 2025
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The dentist will apply a protective gel or a rubber shield to the gums, and then a bleaching agent will be applied.—
Lana Barhum,
Verywell Health,
15 May 2025
Verb
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Bias, inaccuracies and missing values can all weaken model reliability.—
Tor Constantino,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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Coercing democratic allies such as Canada or Denmark more broadly weakens trust in U.S. alliances; threatening Panama reawakens fears of imperialism throughout Latin America; crippling the U.S. Agency for International Development undercuts the United States’ reputation for benevolence.—
Robert O. Keohane,
Foreign Affairs,
2 June 2025
Noun
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Available trims are the SV, SL, Platinum, PRO-4X and my tester, the Platinum Reserve.—
Josh Max,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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Higher trims add dual 12.3-inch displays, a panoramic sunroof, heated and ventilated seats, and other extras aimed at convenience and comfort.—
Melanie Marshall,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2025
Verb
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The remains of a Connecticut woman who vanished while hiking in Japan over two years ago have been identified, her family said Saturday.—
Muri Assunção,
New York Daily News,
17 May 2025
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Those communication botches, whether on the break or in the half court, often include Towns, who once again vanished as a scorer.—
Fred Katz,
New York Times,
16 May 2025
Verb
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Choose White Paint White is a go-to when choosing a paint color that reflects light, brightens a space, and makes a room look bigger.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 May 2025
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The service harnesses the prebiotic power of sugar beets; the vegetable contains vitamin C and antioxidants that aid in brightening the skin.—
Tiffany Leigh,
Forbes.com,
6 May 2025
Verb
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The data also showed EV sales holding up well against a sagging overall auto market in Europe.—
Kevin Williams,
Quartz,
22 May 2025
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Firm mattress toppers can turn an old, sagging mattress into something that feels brand new and radically more supportive.—
Nora Colomer
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FOXNews.com,
19 May 2025
Noun
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Their spot in the garden can then be planted to summer crops like okra, southern peas or sweet potatoes.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
31 May 2025
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This summer, though, the short crop takes on a more whimsical feel, like this cut by Caja on Instagram.—
Jacqueline Kilikita,
Refinery29,
30 May 2025
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“Fade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fade. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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