1
as in to disappear
to cease to be visible
the departing ship gradually faded over the horizon
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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
Robert Lang, Deadline, 4 Dec. 2024
As Atlanta's fortunes faded, Millsap looked West, towards a growing league force, for his next shot at championship glory.
—Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2024
Jay Felicio, The Athletic, 29 Aug. 2024
This one is just a classic fade of recent results, as Brook Lopez has been shooting a decent amount but has not shot well.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024
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Demi Moore stars as Elisabeth Sparkle, a once famous actress and now a fading fitness celebrity who decides to use a black market drug that creates a young, better version of herself.
—Robert Lang, Deadline, 4 Dec. 2024
As Atlanta's fortunes faded, Millsap looked West, towards a growing league force, for his next shot at championship glory.
—Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2024
Noun
From a fantasy perspective, both QB rooms are a complete fade.
—Jay Felicio, The Athletic, 29 Aug. 2024
This one is just a classic fade of recent results, as Brook Lopez has been shooting a decent amount but has not shot well.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fade
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For Hughes and Hronek, time and space at the point disappeared from early December onward.Jimmy Durkin, The Athletic, 13 Dec. 2024
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For example, the Jackal has still not been paid for his successful assassination, and his wife has disappeared, leaving Redmayne to look for her and his family.Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Dec. 2024
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Whereas refined brown sugar is just white sugar mixed with molasses, raw brown sugar is crystallized, and isn’t bleached or heavily processed, Menard says.Caroline C. Boyle, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
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Herr was waiting for him at the top, where the rock formations were bleached and pocked with fossils.Rivka Galchen, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
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In addition, hiring has slowed a bit in recent months, raising the risk that the economy could weaken in the coming months.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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Too much water can cause the fibers to weaken, become brittle, and break.Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 11 Dec. 2024
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The Guts singer wore a Mugler Fall Winter 1998 runway look, namely, a velvet trim hourglass mini dress with a wraparound halterneck.Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 8 Dec. 2024
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For 2025, the automaker has taken it up a notch with the new standard suspension in the gas-only B5 and B6 trim levels using Frequency Selective Damping technology.Kristin Shaw, Popular Science, 5 Dec. 2024
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When Assad and other top government officials vanished from Syria after reportedly resigning and hosting negotiations with rebel groups who started seizing control of the Middle Eastern country last weekend, prominent critics of Trump and his allies trolled Gabbard on social media.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 8 Dec. 2024
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Crews have ended their search for three climbers from North America who vanished attempting to climb Aoraki, the tallest mountain in New Zealand, officials said.Natalie Neysa Alund, USA TODAY, 6 Dec. 2024
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Whether it’s paired with warming spices like cinnamon and clove, brightened with citrus, or softened with sweet ingredients like honey or cranberry, gin brings a balance that feels both seasonal and sophisticated.Emily Price, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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That includes controversial technologies used to reflect sunlight back into space, primarily by sending reflective particles into the atmosphere or by brightening clouds.Justine Calma, The Verge, 9 Dec. 2024
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By Deanna Pai 14 Best Eye Creams for Wrinkles That Seriously Smooth and Firm These deeply hydrating formulas go the extra mile to target crow's feet, sagging skin, and more.Deanna Pai, Allure, 13 Dec. 2024
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This can be genetic, but hooded eyes become more pronounced with age, as skin loses elasticity and begins to sag a little.Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 28 Nov. 2024
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By reducing waste and boosting crop yields, John Deere demonstrates how AI can cultivate a sustainable and profitable future for agriculture.Sandy Carter, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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From makeup to hair, Sabrina Elba and Alva Claire turned to light coffee colors and Jourdan Dunn’s crop cut proved to be relevant any time of year.India Espy-Jones, Essence, 9 Dec. 2024
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“Fade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fade. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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