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
Just like buttermilk in biscuits, cottage cheese can lend some extra tang and decadence to many comfort foods like lasagnas and casseroles.
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Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 10 Aug. 2025
There’s a decadence to the flavor profile, and the higher (but not too high) proof adds a bit of heat to complement all those rich, creamy notes.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 10 Aug. 2025
As for textures and materials that pair well with the soothing paint color, Woelfel suggests organic, earthy textures, warm wood tones, and gold metallic accents to add a hint of decadence.
—Caitlin Sole, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 July 2025
By the end of the 1960s, what remained of the Western counterculture had turned increasingly to violence, decadence, and narcosis as the political and cultural utopia promised in the previous decade had begun to collapse.
—Erik Morse, Vogue, 26 June 2025
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Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 10 Aug. 2025
There’s a decadence to the flavor profile, and the higher (but not too high) proof adds a bit of heat to complement all those rich, creamy notes.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 10 Aug. 2025
As for textures and materials that pair well with the soothing paint color, Woelfel suggests organic, earthy textures, warm wood tones, and gold metallic accents to add a hint of decadence.
—Caitlin Sole, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 July 2025
By the end of the 1960s, what remained of the Western counterculture had turned increasingly to violence, decadence, and narcosis as the political and cultural utopia promised in the previous decade had begun to collapse.
—Erik Morse, Vogue, 26 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for decadence
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These ingredients reflect a growing shift in pet wellness away from simply slowing joint deterioration and toward rebuilding comfort, restoring flexibility, and reducing inflammation at the source.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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But the deployment of—among others—three destroyers, at least one submarine and an amphibious ready group (ARG) filled with Marines is a further deterioration in the poor relationship between Washington and Caracas that appears to have spooked Maduro.—
Ellie Cook
John Feng,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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Once opened, maple syrup should be stored in the refrigerator to prevent mold growth and flavor degradation.—
Heather Riske,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Aug. 2025
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Suppression repair is a critical part of firefighting efforts, to reduce erosion and soil degradation in the areas used in the firefighting efforts.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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Paluel faced similar power declines in 2016 when a steam generator weighing more than 450 tons collapsed while being moved, causing the plant to be shut down before coming back online a year later.—
Theo Burman
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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The world is also facing exponential declines in biodiversity, primarily among insects.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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Temirov was unlawfully deported to Moscow in 2022 in retaliation for his investigative reporting on high-level corruption in the Kyrgyz government, according to Sorensen.—
Ray Long,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Sep. 2025
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Many Iranians wonder why their government spends so much money and effort on picking fights with Israel, the United States, and their allies, rather than on fixing its own corruption.—
Graeme Wood,
The Atlantic,
2 Sep. 2025
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On those three dates, variations in the moon's position relative to Earth's equator — particularly its declination — can influence tidal forces that subtly affect Earth's rotation rate.—
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
5 Aug. 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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But Super Heavy didn't hit the water intact, exploding above the waves during the final stages of its descent.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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At Fordson High School in Dearborn, where more than 80% of the students are of Arab descent, only seven students in the senior class of 1990 wore hijab in their yearbook photos, but that number has grown a lot over the decades as hijab has become more popular in Wayne County.—
Niraj Warikoo,
Freep.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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“Decadence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decadence. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.
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