faded; fading
1
: to lose freshness, strength, or vitality : wither
fading flowers
2
: to lose freshness or brilliance of color
The fabrics faded in the strong sunshine.
3
: to sink away : vanish
a fading memory
The smile faded from his face.
4
: to change gradually in loudness, strength, or visibility
—used of a motion-picture image or of an electronics signal and usually with in or out
One scene fades out as the next scene fades in.
The radio signal faded out as we got further away from the station.
5
of an automobile brake
: to lose braking power gradually
6
: to move back from the line of scrimmage
—used of a quarterback
7
of a ball or shot
: to move in a slight to moderate slice
: to cause to fade
time has not completely faded the humor of these verses—
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fader
noun
1
a
: fade-out
b
: a gradual changing of one picture to another in a motion-picture or television sequence
2
: a fading of an automobile brake
3
: a slight to moderate and usually intentional slice in golf
4
: a hairstyle similar to a crew cut in which the hair on top of the head stands high
Synonyms
Examples of fade in a Sentence
Verb
The flowers were fading in the vase.
the fading light of late afternoon
She was fading fast from the effects of the pneumonia.
We watched the ship gradually fade from view as it sailed away.
The smile faded from his face.
Hopes for a quick end of the crisis are fading fast.
Their reasons for leaving have faded from memory.
He's trying to recapture the faded glory of his youth.
The band's popularity has faded in recent years.
The fabric will fade unless you protect it from the sunlight.
Noun
The movie ends with a fade to black.
Recent Examples on the WebDavid Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 June 2024
The look—which Dillingham paired with a classic tennis necklace and a gold Richard Mille watch—featured substantial crystal beading around the wrists and ankles that faded up the lengths of the sleeves and pant legs.
—Leah Faye Cooper, Vogue, 27 June 2024
Nbc Universal, NBC News, 23 June 2024
These lights feature eight different lighting modes, including waves, sequential, slow glow, flashing, slow fade, and twinkle, and can be operated by remote control.
—Christina Shepherd McGuire, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 May 2024
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Verb
But even when the natural intimacy of strangers thrust together by tragedy blossoms between them and Eric gathers his wits enough to show chivalry and concern as Samira’s health keeps fading, the character is never anything so banal as a White Knight protector.
—David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 June 2024
The look—which Dillingham paired with a classic tennis necklace and a gold Richard Mille watch—featured substantial crystal beading around the wrists and ankles that faded up the lengths of the sleeves and pant legs.
—Leah Faye Cooper, Vogue, 27 June 2024
Noun
That's just the fade that the other side is pushing.
—Nbc Universal, NBC News, 23 June 2024
These lights feature eight different lighting modes, including waves, sequential, slow glow, flashing, slow fade, and twinkle, and can be operated by remote control.
—Christina Shepherd McGuire, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 May 2024
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“Fade.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fade. Accessed 4 Jul. 2024.
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fade
1 of 2 verb
faded; fading
1
: to lose freshness or health
fading flowers
2
: to lose or cause to lose brightness of color
3
: to disappear gradually
a fading memory
4
: to change gradually in loudness or visibility
—used of a motion-picture image or of an electronics signal and usually with in or out
fade
2 of 2 noun
: a gradual changing of one picture to another in a motion-picture or television sequence
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