1
as in deterioration
a change to a lower state or level
a symbol of the decadence of their once-mighty civilization
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as in degradation
a sinking to a state of low moral standards and behavior
clergymen striving to combat decadence and sin in their communities
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Recent Examples of decadence
Protesters drew a stark contrast between the decadence of Bezos and Sanchez’s wedding the day before and the harsh realities of working at the billionaire’s company.
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Sharon Braithwaite, CNN Money, 28 June 2025
The song resurrects the romantic decadence of the early ’70s crooners — evoking icons like José José and Camilo Sesto — while infusing it with cool, sophisticated beats that feel intimate and cinematic.
—Griselda Flores, Billboard, 25 Apr. 2025
For an extra touch of decadence, opt for kaluga caviar.
—Kaila Yu, Forbes.com, 31 May 2025
The sets are more generous in size so sleeping in these might be akin to swimming in a pool of soft decadence.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 16 May 2025
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Sharon Braithwaite, CNN Money, 28 June 2025
The song resurrects the romantic decadence of the early ’70s crooners — evoking icons like José José and Camilo Sesto — while infusing it with cool, sophisticated beats that feel intimate and cinematic.
—Griselda Flores, Billboard, 25 Apr. 2025
For an extra touch of decadence, opt for kaluga caviar.
—Kaila Yu, Forbes.com, 31 May 2025
The sets are more generous in size so sleeping in these might be akin to swimming in a pool of soft decadence.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 16 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for decadence
Noun
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The art replaces a previous one that was located on Lake Street and removed in 2018 because of deterioration.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
9 July 2025
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Where the severity of deterioration requires replacement of a distinctive feature, the new feature shall match the old in design, color, texture, and other visual qualities and, where possible, materials.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
9 July 2025
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The drive shafts were assembled with a lubricant that accelerates degradation of the drive shafts’protective coating, increasing the susceptibility to damage from road debris, according to the recall report.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
7 July 2025
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Despite being lightweight, the weeder is built with durability in mind and has a rust-resistant coating that protects it from corrosion and degradation over time.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
7 July 2025
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These adjustment to scheduling, along with staffing changes and dining revenue declines, are impacting not just Jack Fry's, but the entire Louisville restaurant economy.—
Amanda Hancock,
The Courier-Journal,
26 July 2025
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The sales drop was led primarily by a 9% fall in North America and declines in Europe and Asia-Pacific.—
Karen Gilchrist,
CNBC,
25 July 2025
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Check if the customer database can be fully restored within a 24-hour recovery time after simulated data corruption.—
AllBusiness,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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Fighting rampant government corruption was Zelensky’s main campaign pledge ahead of the 2019 election.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
23 July 2025
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Where corporate criminal investigations resolve without filing any criminal charges (through a declination or deferred prosecution agreement), companies should expect victims to still voice their views loudly to the Justice Department and beyond.—
Lisa Zornberg,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
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The changing declination also defines the daily arc that the sun takes across the sky, thereby accounting for the length of daylight.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
6 Feb. 2025
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With the head of the Demon Corps in danger, Tanjiro and the Hashira rush to the headquarters but are plunged into a deep descent to a mysterious space by the hands of Muzan Kibutsuji.—
Nancy Tartaglione,
Deadline,
22 July 2025
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Maternal mortality remains worst where women of African descent predominate.—
Sughnen Yongo,
Forbes.com,
18 July 2025
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“Decadence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decadence. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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