as in pale
lacking intensity of color
rather than buy faded jeans, I get the dark blues and let time and the washing machine do their thing
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as in disappeared
to cease to be visible
the departing ship gradually faded over the horizon
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as in bleached
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 weakened
to lose bodily strength or vigor
began to fade after battling the disease for years
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Recent Examples of faded
Essence, 30 July 2025
At his funeral July 22, a well-thumbed copy of the Bible, a faded photo of Jones' Marine battalion and an American flag had pride of place on his casket.
—Debra Utacia Krol, AZCentral.com, 24 July 2025
Staining not only revives faded wood but also helps protect it from sun, moisture and insects.
—Angie Hicks, Boston Herald, 27 June 2025
Select a faded flower and follow the stem down, cutting it 12 inches or more below the bloom, deep into the plant to encourage more long stems.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 June 2025
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Adjective
Follow with a moisture-rich conditioner or deep treatment: To prevent your wig from feeling dry and faded, moisturizing will restore its luster, softness, and elasticity.
—Essence, 30 July 2025
At his funeral July 22, a well-thumbed copy of the Bible, a faded photo of Jones' Marine battalion and an American flag had pride of place on his casket.
—Debra Utacia Krol, AZCentral.com, 24 July 2025
Staining not only revives faded wood but also helps protect it from sun, moisture and insects.
—Angie Hicks, Boston Herald, 27 June 2025
Select a faded flower and follow the stem down, cutting it 12 inches or more below the bloom, deep into the plant to encourage more long stems.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for faded
Adjective
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Beneath the bone, the pale, smooth tube of spinal cord is exposed.—
Sophia Li,
NPR,
17 Aug. 2025
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Signs your plants need attention include pale foliage, spindly new growth, and fewer new flowers.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Aug. 2025
Verb
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She’s disappeared into history.—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
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The ball literally disappeared for a couple of seconds.—
David Faris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Apr. 2025
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But the militants, while greatly weakened, have repeatedly regrouped, often after Israeli forces withdraw from areas.—
Wafaa Shurafa,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Jan. 2025
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Those at high-risk for listeria infection are newborns, those who are pregnant, have weakened immune systems, and those aged 65 or older.—
Mike Snider,
USA TODAY,
3 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Some visions of moral progress look forward to a world in which the in-group/out-group distinction has vanished.—
Nikhil Krishnan,
The New Yorker,
23 Dec. 2024
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Continue reading … MISSING IN ACTION – Congresswoman who quietly vanished from Capitol Hill has been living in a retirement facility.—
Fox News,
Fox News,
23 Dec. 2024
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Hollis brightened the beige-on-beige hallway entrance to her apartment by hanging a wreath of flowers on her brown door.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
2 Jan. 2025
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Hotter and brighter than the sun The OGLE data revealed several objects in the LMC and SMC that brightened by between 10 and 20 times over the course of a few months.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
23 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Following a light practice in uptown on Monday, head coach Dave Canales provided updates on a handful of notable players, as well as a few depth players who are fighting to stay in Carolina beyond the Aug. 26 cut deadline.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
18 Aug. 2025
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Trump Tells Zelensky to Forgo Regaining Crimea and Joining NATO Ahead of White House Meeting The black suit also prompted a lighter moment Monday, when a conservative pundit who had previously criticized Zelensky offered a compliment.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
18 Aug. 2025
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Stay-at-home mom Chloe Talbert, 32, has melted hearts online after sharing the sweet video (@the_oakie_dokie on Instagram and TikTok) of her son, Noah, 3, and his giant best friend, Millie.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
21 Mar. 2025
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The precious Reddit video melted hearts and had amassed over 810 upvotes as of Monday, with viewers touched by their style of play.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
17 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The shampoo won't clean as well and can leave behind residue that makes your hair look dull and lifeless.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
11 Aug. 2025
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With major season getting over, August is dull, and McIlroy's absence has become a lightning rod for debates about player responsibility and the Tour's authority.—
Devlina Sarkar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Aug. 2025
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“Faded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/faded. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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