as in degradation
a sinking to a state of low moral standards and behavior
a novel that examines the decadency of a group of overprivileged teens in an affluent suburb
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Recent Examples of decadency
Fashion director and photographer Mert Alas has merged his unique take on luxury fashion with a dose of decadency and self-indulgence.
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Angela Lei, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2021
Angela Lei, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for decadency
Noun
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The rule of thumb is not to exceed an image scale of around 1920 x 1080, as this will result in an overall degradation of your image.—
Josh Dury,
Space.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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This approach not only benefits the environment by reducing chemical runoff and soil degradation but also yields cleaner cannabis products.—
Matt Rozo,
Mercury News,
23 Apr. 2025
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In practice, the memo explained, the reports should be scrubbed of references such as those to prison abuses, government corruption, and locking up dissidents without due process.—
Gal Beckerman,
The Atlantic,
1 May 2025
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That focus on wholesome foods, drug safety, and eliminating corruption in pharmaceuticals and the food industry has justifiably captured public enthusiasm.—
Matt Robison,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Apr. 2025
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“Decadency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decadency. Accessed 15 May. 2025.
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