fadeaways

noun

plural of fadeaway
as in evaporations

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  1. passings
  2. departures
Noun
  • The songs above fall into three categories, as their runs reached such lengths due to artists’ passings; a record-setting movie; or multiple holidays.
    — Gary Trust, Billboard, 17 Sep. 2026
  • What stood out most, however, was just how emotional the event was, particularly considering the many recent passings of some of our most beloved film and TV luminaries.
    — Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 2 Mar. 2026
Definition of passings
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  • Of the 186 chief executive departures Challenger, Gray & Christmas counted in August, government and nonprofit organizations accounted for 62, more than any other sector.
    — Anna Maria Chavez, Fortune, 11 Oct. 2026
  • The company’s goal is to combine rail’s energy and cost advantages with more frequent departures and greater flexibility.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 11 Oct. 2026
Definition of departures
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“Fadeaways.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fadeaways. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.

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