faded (away)

past tense of fade (away)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for faded (away)
Verb
  • While the likes of McDonald’s and Subway have hardly vanished from terminals, concessions companies are increasingly wooing popular local eateries and celebrity chefs to bring their signature menu items to the traveling public.
    Lori Weisberg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Sep. 2025
  • The experience was transformative for them after her ex-husband, Steven Warren, vanished in 2021 and was found dead in 2024.
    Brian Brant, People.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Synergies evaporated, growth never materialized, and years later the stock is still trading far below its debut highs.
    Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
  • With an 18-16 loss, the facade of Florida football, coach Billy Napier, the Heisman campaign of DJ Lagway and any likely College Football Playoff aspirations evaporated.
    Noah White, Miami Herald, 6 Sep. 2025
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“Faded (away).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/faded%20%28away%29. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.

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