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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
One of the beauties of sports is that fans are forced to pick a side, but there is a stark difference in cheering for your side and aggressively cheering against the opposition with zero form of decency.
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Mark Harris Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
22 June 2026
There was no kind of ego or hubris, and the thing that struck me was his humor and his decency, and also his passion.
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Tommy McArdle,
PEOPLE,
19 June 2026
This is not about right or left, MAGA or non-MAGA, but about basic human decency — the kind of decency so much of Jim Handy’s work was informed by.
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Carl Kurlander,
Deadline,
13 June 2026
To then have individuals exploit that tragedy for personal gain demonstrates a complete disregard for basic human decency.
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Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
11 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for decency
Mark Harris Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
22 June 2026
There was no kind of ego or hubris, and the thing that struck me was his humor and his decency, and also his passion.
—
Tommy McArdle,
PEOPLE,
19 June 2026
This is not about right or left, MAGA or non-MAGA, but about basic human decency — the kind of decency so much of Jim Handy’s work was informed by.
—
Carl Kurlander,
Deadline,
13 June 2026
To then have individuals exploit that tragedy for personal gain demonstrates a complete disregard for basic human decency.
—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
11 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for decency
Recent Examples of Synonyms for decency
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That also comes down to Blackberry’s affable take on Southern-style etiquette—polite but authentic and real; formal when called for yet folksy and easygoing when appropriate.
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There's social etiquette and then there's Mama'n'em's etiquette.
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The 22-year-old died after being detained by Iran’s morality police for allegedly violating the country’s mandatory hijab rules, The National reported.
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Marjane depicts our terrifying teachers, the violent morality police and our collective and perpetual fear that we might be caught, hurt, arrested, killed.
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The laws regulating habitual drunkards were intended not to protect the general public against serious danger, but to protect civil order and decorum.
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But despite Clark’s wrongdoings on and off the course, the decorum of being a golf patron, especially at a major championship, is paramount.
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Fold the remaining cheese into the pasta before serving to keep the integrity of the crumbles.
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Election integrity threats, personal safety.
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At first glance, the three-part tonneau case sits with conservative propriety on the wrist.
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The second agreement precludes the Justice Department or any other federal agency from investigating the propriety of that funding.
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Light and Breezy One of the many virtues of the ’60s shift is its simplicity.
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Understanding character and how potential virtues can manifest as vices is a starting point; however, knowing is not enough.
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Educators, administrators, first responders, health care workers and front-line service providers must be required to receive training that promotes cultural understanding and dignity as the principles of service for Muslim and Arab communities.
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It is pursued through courage, determination, and the belief that every person deserves dignity, opportunity, and the right to shape their own future.
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Blunt honesty had clicked with a relentless desire for improvement, launching a professional partnership and personal friendship that greatly enriched the careers of both men and, in time, would meaningfully alter the course of Chelsea history.
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What drew him to the exchange wasn’t controversy, but honesty.
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“Decency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decency. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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