fade away
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Meaning · English
A painting technique in which young women's clothes fade into the background.
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.