FADE Synonyms: 142 Similar and Opposite Words

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verb

ˈfād

Definition of fade

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

Verb

Farel says the results typically fade gradually over four to six weeks, avoiding the obvious line of regrowth associated with permanent color. — Casey Delbasso, ABC News, 24 Aug. 2026 Brandon Marsh of the Phillies is another one that might be worth fading tonight. — David Troy Outkick, FOXNews.com, 24 Aug. 2026

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Azelaic acid helps reduce inflammation by targeting several inflammatory pathways in the skin, while helping fade pigmentation by inhibiting the pigment-forming enzyme tyrosinase. — Kelsey Stewart, Allure, 18 Aug. 2026 The second was the one-handed catch on the2-yard fade also in the end zone. — Gladys Louise Tyler, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for fade

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Up to half of the more than 200,000 mountain glaciers — vast, slow moving rivers of ice that creep across the world’s peaks — are expected to disappear by the end of this century, even if ambitious climate goals are met.

— Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2026
Among the habitats Steinbach filmed are tidal floodplain forests, a landscape type that has largely disappeared in Europe.

— Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of disappear

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There have also been concerns over toilet paper that is bleached, as bleaching can create dioxins, and concerns over toilet paper that includes formaldehyde, a carcinogen.

— Jillian Pretzel, Time, 26 Aug. 2026
The researchers first treated the cotton with sodium dithionite, a reducing agent, before bleaching it with hydrogen peroxide under alkaline conditions.

— Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of bleach

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Even if Korea can maintain 2% economic growth over the next two decades, consumption growth gradually weakens and eventually turns negative, according to Goldman’s long-term modeling.

— Mia Osmonbekov, Fortune, 30 Aug. 2026
Riggs said the Teamsters’ safety argument is weakened by the inconsistent safety record of human truck drivers, who have fallen asleep at the wheel or driven while distracted or otherwise impaired.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of weaken

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The research makes a compelling case that in the age of AI, the once-bright line between data and executable code is vanishing.

— Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 27 Aug. 2026
Hollywood voice actors are split over AI voice cloning, as big-name performers license lucrative replicas while freelancers see jobs vanish and fear training their own replacements.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of vanish

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Niacinamide and vitamin C can help brighten and even out skin tone.

— Casey DelBasso, ABC News, 24 Aug. 2026
Meanwhile, glycerin, betaine, sodium hyaluronate, panthenol, and beta-glucan flood the area with hydration, while niacinamide brightens the look of dullness and uneven tone.

— Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of brighten

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Beneath that sits a high-density support-foam foundation designed to limit sagging and compression over time, along with a textured anti-slip base to reduce movement on the bed frame.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 24 Aug. 2026
Which is why her character flicks through YouTube plastic surgery videos and stares at older women on the bus, comparing her wrinkles and checking her neck for any signs of sagging.

— Joy Press, Vanity Fair, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of sag

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Just as many were making decisions about their crops, fertilizer prices soared, peaking in April at 44% higher than before the war, according to the World Bank’s price index.

— ABC News, ABC News, 30 Aug. 2026
Conventional fungicides like chlorothalonil (Daconil) and others are labeled for specific crops and diseases.

— Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Aug. 2026

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