English · Phrasal verb Attested

fade away

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

A painting technique in which young women's clothes fade into the background.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

kỹ thuật vẽ làm cho quần áo phụ nữ trẻ mờ vào nền

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Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

Phillips became known for the "fade away, in which the main figures' clothing is the same color as the background, allowing the elements to partially blend.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “fade away” mean?

A painting technique in which young women's clothes fade into the background.

Is “fade away” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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