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
However, there’s a decency that systems can adhere to make people aware of their options.
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Moná Thomas, People.com, 2 May 2025
After Kaepernick opted for free agency following the 2016 season, nobody in the league was interested in his resume of decency or better.
—Terence Moore, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
His public defense team has filed a slew of motions to prevent the possibility, which included arguments that capital punishment is unconstitutional, breaks with evolving standards of decency, violates international law and is arbitrarily applied.
—Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 25 Apr. 2025
The cruelty of his dishonest sham, founded on disdain for the autistic community and aimed at parents of autistic children, defies decency.
—Dan Vergano, Scientific American, 23 Apr. 2025
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Moná Thomas, People.com, 2 May 2025
After Kaepernick opted for free agency following the 2016 season, nobody in the league was interested in his resume of decency or better.
—Terence Moore, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
His public defense team has filed a slew of motions to prevent the possibility, which included arguments that capital punishment is unconstitutional, breaks with evolving standards of decency, violates international law and is arbitrarily applied.
—Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 25 Apr. 2025
The cruelty of his dishonest sham, founded on disdain for the autistic community and aimed at parents of autistic children, defies decency.
—Dan Vergano, Scientific American, 23 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for decency
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Between various lessons on packing, lodge etiquette on the trek to Base Camp, and where to ask for toilet paper, Coster returned again and again to reminders for the group to chill out and enjoy the journey.—
Ben Ayers,
Outside Online,
22 Apr. 2025
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Airlines may need clearer guidelines on footwear etiquette to minimize in-flight conflicts.—
Christopher Elliott,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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The White Lotus was, as always, teeming with social commentary about the morality of the very wealthy.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
3 May 2025
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Trump administration officials have been defiant by turning up the dial on deportation critics through social media channels and press conferences and slamming Democrats who question the legality and morality of some deportation moves.—
Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
18 Apr. 2025
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As that pattern has played out in Aurora over the last year, the City Council has struggled at times to maintain decorum inside — and occasionally outside — its chamber.—
John Aguilar,
Denver Post,
12 May 2025
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With the shocking exception of the attack on Mr. Rushdie, a certain sense of decorum is still observed at even the most contentious lectures.—
Christopher Maag,
New York Times,
3 Apr. 2025
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Donate today to preserve the quality and integrity of local journalism.—
Frank E. Lockwood,
Arkansas Online,
10 May 2025
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But one expert said that the structural integrity of buildings, roads, bridges and dams can be profoundly impacted when land shifts downward.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
9 May 2025
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Questions of fairness The law commands respect, and courtesy and propriety are always in order.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
14 Apr. 2025
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As the century moved on, the Times became a totem of middle-class culture and propriety.—
Frank Rich,
Vulture,
8 Apr. 2025
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The City of God, written over the space of around 13 years, was written partly to rebut the allegation that Christianity was responsible for the collapse of an empire, that its adoption had led to a weakening of the virtues that had powered Rome to global dominance.—
Anna Rowlands,
Time,
12 May 2025
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By virtue of finishing with the NBA's fifth-worst record this year, the Sixers have a 10.5% chance of winning the No. 1 overall pick, trailing only the Utah Jazz, Washington Wizards and Charlotte Hornets (14% each) and New Orleans Pelicans (12.5%).—
Bryan Toporek,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
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What begins as a calculated attempt to improve his parole prospects evolves into a deeply personal connection with another prisoner, reframing the protagonist’s understanding of dignity, responsibility, and redemption.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
7 May 2025
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Connection: Genuine dignity and belonging, not simply inclusion by numbers.—
Nell Derick Debevoise,
Forbes.com,
6 May 2025
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Pet names can be love, but love without honesty is just sugar without substance.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
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Vasquez also stressed the importance of public trust, transparency and honesty in rebuilding city departments’ credibility.—
Mike Hendricks,
Kansas City Star,
8 May 2025
Cite this Entry
“Decency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decency. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
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