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faded

[fey-did] / ˈfeɪ dɪd /
ADJECTIVE
bleached; used
Synonyms
STRONGEST
run down seedy shabby tacky tattered threadbare worn
STRONG
bedraggled dim discolored dull etiolated pale tired wan wasted
WEAK
achromatic ashen dingy indistinct lackluster lusterless murky not shiny pallid shopworn washed out
Antonyms
STRONGEST
fresh good new nice unused
STRONG
active bright clear colorful intelligent light smart
WEAK
brightened colored strengthened

Example Sentences

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The celebration over the Strait of Hormuz reopening faded over the weekend.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026

Before the U.S. attacked Iran on Feb. 28, Waller said he had expected inflation to slow toward the Fed’s 2% target as the effects of higher tariffs faded.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 2026

In recent years, however, the private equity argument has faded.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

Although the feelgood factor has faded a little after disappointing exits from the Europa League and Coupe de France, they remain fourth in Ligue 1 and firmly in the hunt for Champions League qualification.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

The Fox sisters faded from the newspapers, and their spirit business struggled.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock