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
Jay Caspian Kang, The New Yorker, 7 Mar. 2025
Antioxidant-rich ingredients like cocoa seed and rosemary leaf extracts not only minimize excess oil production but also prevent acne-causing bacteria and makeup shade fading due to oxidation.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 6 Mar. 2025
Barbara A. Perry, Newsweek, 28 Jan. 2025
As many as four chairs might be filled with players getting their fades, brush cuts, edge-ups, braids and facial trims.
—Tim Graham, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
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Verb
The easy, and true, earlier justifications about who attacked whom, and about whether Vladimir Putin should be allowed free rein of Europe, faded into cliché.
—Jay Caspian Kang, The New Yorker, 7 Mar. 2025
Antioxidant-rich ingredients like cocoa seed and rosemary leaf extracts not only minimize excess oil production but also prevent acne-causing bacteria and makeup shade fading due to oxidation.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 6 Mar. 2025
Noun
Nvidia, meanwhile, may manage to recover some of its valuation over time, as panic fades and confidence reemerges in the company's solid standing in the GPU market.
—Barbara A. Perry, Newsweek, 28 Jan. 2025
As many as four chairs might be filled with players getting their fades, brush cuts, edge-ups, braids and facial trims.
—Tim Graham, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fade
Verb
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Joann, the place to buy fabric and quilting supplies, will disappear.—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
28 Feb. 2025
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Modern examples of such clouds can disappear within minute.—
Elizabeth Weise,
USA TODAY,
28 Feb. 2025
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Unlike bleaching your hair platinum blonde or chopping it all off into a pixie, bleaching your brows is a relatively low-commitment way to transform your look and make a big impact.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
5 Mar. 2025
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One theory is that a lengthy heat wave last year largely attributed to climate change and blamed for bleaching corals may have changed the algae in ocean waters, especially near the sea floor, where sawfish are often found.—
Curt Anderson,
Sun Sentinel,
5 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Fed officials are closely monitoring inflation and the labor market for signs of a potentially weakening economy.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
27 Feb. 2025
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But the Trump administration's new cuts further weaken a banking watchdog that has been sounding the alarm for years about its decreasing ability to prevent future banking crises.—
Maria Aspan,
NPR,
27 Feb. 2025
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The Queen had likenesses of Beth and her other dog, Bluebell, embroidered near the trim of her gown by designer Bruce Oldfield.—
Stephanie Petit,
People.com,
25 Feb. 2025
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Packed in our 5-seater tester included the Iconic trim, Comfort Package Max, 20-inch wheels, Performance Brakes which combined for an additional $4,400.—
Marc D Grasso,
Hartford Courant,
22 Feb. 2025
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The issue has also spilled over into Thailand, after a high-profile case involving 22-year-old Chinese actor Wang Xing, who vanished in Tak Province, near the Myanmar border.—
Tommy Tuberville,
Newsweek,
7 Mar. 2025
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Authorities planned to pull several vehicles from the Columbia River on Thursday, including a car believed to have belonged to a Portland couple who vanished in 1958 while out for a drive with their three daughters, including two whose bodies washed up at a dam the following year.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
6 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Casa Loewe’s golden facade brightens the Jing’an Kerry Center commercial district.—
WWD,
WWD,
28 Feb. 2025
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Use a cotton swab to work the treatment into seams and to brighten up vents, crevices and other irregular surfaces. Passport: Explore the finest destinations and experiences around the world in the Forbes Passport newsletter.—
Jim Gorzelany,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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The different firmness levels ensure that the mattress will never sag, regardless of the sleeper’s body type.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
27 Feb. 2025
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Finally, King notes, check the basement or crawlspace for damp areas, standing water, mold, or sagging floor joists.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
26 Feb. 2025
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Producing 1 kilogram of beef requires approximately 15 to 20 square meters, which includes both grazing areas and feed crop production.—
Oyku Ilgar,
Forbes,
25 Feb. 2025
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This watch was part of the early crop of references to feature an in-house, automatic Rolex movement.—
Renan Botelho,
WWD,
25 Feb. 2025
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“Fade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fade. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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