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as in corruption
immoral conduct or practices harmful or offensive to society
the fraternity brothers indulged in shameless debauchery all weekend
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as in degradation
a sinking to a state of low moral standards and behavior
the minister decried what he called the debauchery of today's society
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as in sensuality
excessive pursuit of fleshly pleasures
a night of drinking and debauchery at the gentleman's club
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Dana Feldman, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024
The film frequently alternates between trippy, comic montages of the group’s debauchery and jarring tableaus that hint at a darker undercurrent to their fun.
—Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 23 Aug. 2024
Brat, the album by Charli XCX, was forged in the flames of anarchy and debauchery.
—Brennan Kilbane, Allure, 16 Aug. 2024
Bogotá’s Andrés Carne de Res soon imports its spectacle of steaks and late-night debauchery, while the West Coast’s H.wood Group is slated to expand its Miami presence (Delilah on the mainland) with The Nice Guy.
—Rebecca Kleinman, WWD, 3 Sep. 2019
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Dana Feldman, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024
The film frequently alternates between trippy, comic montages of the group’s debauchery and jarring tableaus that hint at a darker undercurrent to their fun.
—Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 23 Aug. 2024
Brat, the album by Charli XCX, was forged in the flames of anarchy and debauchery.
—Brennan Kilbane, Allure, 16 Aug. 2024
Bogotá’s Andrés Carne de Res soon imports its spectacle of steaks and late-night debauchery, while the West Coast’s H.wood Group is slated to expand its Miami presence (Delilah on the mainland) with The Nice Guy.
—Rebecca Kleinman, WWD, 3 Sep. 2019
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for debauchery
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Journalists and prosecutors have suggested Trump could order the Justice Department to dismiss the federal corruption charges against New York Mayor Eric Adams or pardon him if he’s convicted.Sara Dorn, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
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This couldn’t be further from the truth—especially the part about Trump’s corruption and self-dealing being no different from the norm—but Biden is doing the work of people who want to wreck the best aspects of America’s democratic ethos.Isaac Chotiner, The New Yorker, 2 Dec. 2024
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Pumping to supply farms and cities has contributed to the ecological degradation of the Delta, where fish populations have suffered declines in recent years.Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 21 Nov. 2024
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Even slightly warm bread will produce condensation within its packaging, which leads to instant quality degradation and faster spoilage.Darcy Lenz, Southern Living, 20 Nov. 2024
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And if that doesn’t work, whoever Trump chooses instead of Gaetz will almost certainly be just as destructive, if less flamboyant in his immorality and lust for attention.Michelle Goldberg, The Mercury News, 19 Nov. 2024
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The series, which ran from 1999 to 2006, depicted Washington as a place where despite the politicking and immorality, the Constitution prevailed.Lorraine Ali, Los Angeles Times, 31 Oct. 2024
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However, authorities said the two brothers’ motive was greed, citing the lavish spending spree — which involved expensive watches, cars, and tennis lessons — the two brothers went on after the slayings.Christine Pelisek, People.com, 19 Nov. 2024
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Some partnerships that seemed strong quickly fell apart when partners chose greed over purpose.Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune Europe, 5 Nov. 2024
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So there’s perhaps no greater sin than to serve a casserole with a sad, soggy topping.Jill Schildhouse, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2024
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The Saints are coming off of a 51-27 drubbing by Tampa Bay last Sunday and are certainly looking for some absolution from their gridiron sins.Chris Morris, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2024
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Wellness Just 10 years ago, one of luxury’s defining hallmarks was hedonism: Dionysian meals, jeroboams of Champagne or late nights in private members’ clubs.Matteo Atti, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
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This unrestrained hedonism transforms her world from mundane black-and-white to glorious color.Caroline Madden, Vulture, 8 July 2024
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As an examination of evil, The Penguin knocked it out of the park.Erik Kain, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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After a young vlogger dies violently during his quest to track down the game and disprove the legend, his sister must find a way to stop the evil that now stalks her and her friends.Jamie Lang, Variety, 19 Nov. 2024
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“Debauchery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/debauchery. Accessed 6 Dec. 2024.
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