NYT Dictionary

UNFADING

/ˈənfeɪdiːŋ/
AdjectiveUN-fad-ingun-fad-ing · 3 syllablesAdvanced/Professional

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2026

Meaning

Not fading; not losing its color or intensity, or being forgotten.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From un- + fading.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

amaranthineabidingagedancientantiquechangelesschronicconstantcontinuingdeathless

Antonyms

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle, including a pangram:

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