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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In 2023, the U.S. Geological Survey reported that projected coral reef degradation in Florida could increase the coastal flood risk to more than 7,300 people at the cost of $823.6 million annually.—
Rafe Pomerance,
Sun Sentinel,
6 July 2025
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The administration cited the degradation of the current FBI complex as a reason for the move.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
1 July 2025
Noun
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The law aims to curb corruption and undue influence in federal campaigns.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 June 2025
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The mayor has denied the allegations in the past, even after several DOJ officials resigned following the Trump administration’s move to drop the corruption charges.—
Ashleigh Fields,
The Hill,
28 June 2025
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“Decadency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decadency. Accessed 10 Jul. 2025.
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