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  • past tense form of fade.
  • past participle of fade.
Definitions

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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But as spot prices for precious metals fell sharply, activity in those contracts also faded.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

Started strong, faded in qualifying but with the chaos could have ended up with points bar a penalty.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

More troubling, the survival benefit faded among older patients.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

The chip maker’s initial gains early this week on the back of the unveiling of its RTX Spark processor for the consumer PC market have faded.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

Immediately the woodlike sheen to his skin faded and turned to white-gray.

From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell

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