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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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Despite those defining interventions for the Lionesses, Kelly's impact has faded.

From BBC • Apr. 25, 2026

But its prospects in the AI era haven’t faded as much as many investors seem to think.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

Much of Morris’s travel writing was what British journalists call color pieces, and it faded accordingly.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

The shine on the Dodgers’ most historic rivalry has faded, right along with the Giants.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

However, this faded pink three-story building is totally charming.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller