on the wane

idiom

: becoming smaller or less
Her popularity was on the wane.

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His effectiveness with regular partner Radko Gudas has been on the wane, as he’s been on the ice for 20 goals against in all situations over the last 10 games. Eric Stephens, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025 This Week: April 14-20, 2025 With a full pink moon on the wane, this coming week will see our satellite rise later each night, eventually becoming a post-midnight object by the weekend. Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025 While my career was on the wane, Michelle’s career was thriving. Mara Wilson, Vulture, 18 Mar. 2025 Brioni Appia suede penny loafers, $1,290 Photo : Courtesy of Prada The Streamlined Sneaker The oversize-sneaker trend is finally on the wane—and its demise coincides with the resurgence of all things ’90s. Naomi Rougeau, Robb Report, 2 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for on the wane

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“On the wane.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20the%20wane. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.

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