1
as in etiquette
socially acceptable behavior
the standards of basic decency demanded that they help the old lady with her groceries
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as in morality
conduct that conforms to an accepted standard of right and wrong
expected all of the scouts in his troop to be models of decency
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Recent Examples of decency
Alayne Favreau told the council Spilsbury was a person of decency and integrity.
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Maritza Dominguez, AZCentral.com, 12 July 2025
One thing that has become apparent since the death of Jota and his brother, Andre Silva, is that everyone has a story about him — little examples of his decency, his humanity, his heart.
—Jack Lang, New York Times, 6 July 2025
This is a question of decency, humanity, family and yes, economics.
—Sigal Ratner-Arias, Billboard, 20 June 2025
But Leo represents a stubborn kind of institution—one that doesn't play Twitter games or respond to every provocation, and that insists on the moral weight of facts, decency, and mercy.
—Christopher Hale, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 June 2025
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Maritza Dominguez, AZCentral.com, 12 July 2025
One thing that has become apparent since the death of Jota and his brother, Andre Silva, is that everyone has a story about him — little examples of his decency, his humanity, his heart.
—Jack Lang, New York Times, 6 July 2025
This is a question of decency, humanity, family and yes, economics.
—Sigal Ratner-Arias, Billboard, 20 June 2025
But Leo represents a stubborn kind of institution—one that doesn't play Twitter games or respond to every provocation, and that insists on the moral weight of facts, decency, and mercy.
—Christopher Hale, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for decency
Noun
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Leighton said that’s exactly the kind of etiquette slight people need to endeavor to avoid.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
23 July 2025
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The etiquette of posting on social media can be tricky to navigate—especially for new parents.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
14 July 2025
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And then reality crashes down around them in a series of scenes that expose the cruel hypocrisy of Iran’s corrupt system (which purports to uphold morality, but allows men in positions of authority to indulge themselves in egregious ways).—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
11 July 2025
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The post did not address the morality of allowing biological males in girls sports.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
9 July 2025
Noun
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Traditionally such words haven’t been published or aired in mainstream outlets that sought to uphold what once was seen as a standard of decorum.—
Anthony Man,
Sun Sentinel,
6 July 2025
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Robert Rodriguez lionizes Richard Linklater Historically one of highest of Texas Medal of Arts highlights came in 2009 when moviemaker Robert Rodriguez accepted his honor with a lively, funny speech that threw out the rules of decorum.—
Michael Barnes,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
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Donate today to preserve the quality and integrity of local journalism.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
20 July 2025
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Fellow lawmakers and leaders described him Saturday as a gentle man of humility and integrity who was deeply respected on both sides of the aisle and who fought for his fellow firefighters until the end of his life.—
Shira Moolten,
Sun Sentinel,
19 July 2025
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Candor Formal boards are bound by duty and propriety, while informal advisory boards have no set duties.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
9 June 2025
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Questions of spectacle and propriety circled the Mütter even then, but Worden’s ample charisma, her confidence in the validity of her own fascination, seemed largely able to keep them at bay.—
Rachel Monroe,
New Yorker,
23 June 2025
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Take Advantage Of Increased Catch-up Provisions Starting 2025, individuals age 60 to 63 who participate in 401(k), 403(b), and governmental 457(b) plans are eligible to contribute a super catch-up contribution, by virtue of the SECURE 2.0 Act.—
True Tamplin,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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Does a great man embody the virtue of being devoid of empathy?—
Rafael Perez,
Oc Register,
21 July 2025
Noun
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Our communities should not have to rely on court orders to be treated with dignity.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
19 July 2025
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This religious minority known for its dignity, neutrality, resiliency, and peaceful resistance is now being targeted by Jihadi militias supported by the Syrian regime, with tanks artillery, and heavy weapons.—
Sawsan Natour-Hasson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 July 2025
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In all honesty, this look was well worth a double take.—
Karissa Mitchell,
Essence,
18 July 2025
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Response snowballed from there and rather than repelling people — as her family once feared — Glaser’s brutal honesty and candid observations brought her a whole new audience.—
Jenelle Riley,
Variety,
17 July 2025
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“Decency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decency. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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