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Recent Examples of step-down The step-down great room has one of the home’s five fireplaces and French doors that open out to the backyard’s ample stone terrace with alfresco dining and lounge areas. Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 14 Apr. 2025 Photo : Jo David for Sotheby’s International Realty The step-down living room. Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 4 Apr. 2025 Elsewhere on the main floor, there’s an airy step-down formal living room housing a wood-burning fireplace, a library, and a family room. Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 14 Feb. 2025 Renderings of the infinity pool showcase its step-down design and translucent side panels, providing epic city skyline and waterfront views. Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 14 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for step-down
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Noun
  • The most dramatic reduction came for the Honda CR-V, as the vehicle’s hood, mirrors and A-pillars all obstructed a greater portion of the driver’s view over time.
    Tanya Mohn, Forbes.com, 28 June 2025
  • The move could result in layoffs and program reductions across several of its schools, the university said in an announcement.
    Ryan Macasero, Mercury News, 28 June 2025
Noun
  • With ominous luxury reports touting a 25 percent decrease in sales for some of the top names in fashion, there is a bright spot in the sector: India.
    Roxanne Robinson, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025
  • San Diego’s 2025 homeless count showed a decrease to 9,905 people, down from over 10,600 in 2024.
    Mahdi E Diab, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 June 2025
Noun
  • Homer in the second Bases-clearing triple in the third The knock followed some other defensive shenanigans from the A’s, as Trent Grisham began the inning with a popup but ended up on second base after Sacramento’s second drop of the game.
    Gary Phillips, Hartford Courant, 30 June 2025
  • Inspired by streetwear marketing that plays on exclusivity and hype, Absolute Merch’s full-scale merch strategies also feature merch drops and limited-edition designs that power community and revenue, often leading to merch trades among fans.
    Andrea Zarczynski, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
Noun
  • However, the revival of games like Brawl Stars proves that decline is not inevitable.
    Pawan Gaargi, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
  • However, the decline in traditional alcohol consumption may be exaggerated.
    Michael Khouw, CNBC, 30 June 2025
Noun
  • That could help make a dent in the high figure of 60% of energy that buildings use to cool their internal spaces, especially in warmer places like Singapore and the Middle East.
    Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 23 June 2025
  • Sam Poulin Poulin was selected 21st overall in the 2019 NHL Draft but has never made a dent at the NHL level.
    The Athletic NHL Staff, New York Times, 21 June 2025

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“Step-down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/step-down. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.

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