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as in nice
conforming to a high standard of morality or virtue
as decent and kind a couple as you could ever hope to meet
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as in honorable
following the accepted rules of moral conduct
demanded nothing less than decent behavior by the troops serving overseas
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as in proper
following the established traditions of refined society and good taste
decent clothing for someone attending a funeral, if only as a friend of a friend
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as in pure
free from any trace of the coarse or indecent
students were warned that their skits could be funny but still had to remain decent
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as in adequate
of a level of quality that meets one's needs or standards
he did a decent job on the project, but there's still room for improvement
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Recent Examples of decent
So being hard on yourself or someone else who is trying their best to raise decent humans won’t get you anywhere good.
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Hannah Nwoko, Parents, 3 July 2025
Overall decent tax policy and overall irresponsible domestic spending.
—The Editors, National Review, 3 July 2025
But its ratings were decent, and it’s been well-documented that its stars Ewan McGregor and Hayden Christensen are itching to return for more.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
Building a high-functioning AI agent isn’t cheap: from $5,000 at the low end to upwards of $20,000 just to get something decent off the ground.
—Brando Murphy, Forbes.com, 23 June 2025
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Hannah Nwoko, Parents, 3 July 2025
Overall decent tax policy and overall irresponsible domestic spending.
—The Editors, National Review, 3 July 2025
But its ratings were decent, and it’s been well-documented that its stars Ewan McGregor and Hayden Christensen are itching to return for more.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
Building a high-functioning AI agent isn’t cheap: from $5,000 at the low end to upwards of $20,000 just to get something decent off the ground.
—Brando Murphy, Forbes.com, 23 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for decent
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Specialty restaurants on Westerdam, which come at an extra cost, include Pinnacle Grill, a steakhouse-style affair serving prime steaks and seafood, and Canaletto, which does nice Italian fare.—
Susan B. Barnes,
Travel + Leisure,
1 July 2025
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And it’s been nice to have it as kind of an every-now-and-again encore to surprise the audience and give a little bit of love to the cities that have shown me a lot of love over the years.—
Andrew Unterberger,
Billboard,
30 June 2025
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Different views on the topic Some readers challenge the emphasis on political decorum, arguing that respect must be earned through honorable conduct rather than election victories.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
4 July 2025
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Or that America's founding principles are honorable and created a superpower that leads the world.—
Newsweek Staff,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 July 2025
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Eggs themselves are not a source of collagen—but the egg white specifically contains proline and glycine, two essential amino acids for proper collagen production.—
Alessandra Signorelli,
Vogue,
1 July 2025
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The potential disasters of treating art like traditional investments far outweigh the cost of proper planning.—
Matthew F. Erskine,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Happening in early May, the festival’s events are pure Americana.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
11 July 2025
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Hydration is key When working in the heat, avoid sugary drinks and opt for pure water or water with electrolytes.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
11 July 2025
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Inhibiting top talent’s potential by withholding adequate support for their bold initiatives exposes a company mistaking activity for true, impactful progress.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Reasons the Evidence Is Mixed Bananas are rich in healthy nutrients, including potassium, magnesium, calcium, fiber, and vitamins A, B6, and C.1 Muscles require adequate levels of electrolytes to function properly.—
Carrie Madormo,
Verywell Health,
30 June 2025
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Jamie Lee Curtis got honest about her cosmetic procedures in the hopes of dissuading women from making the same mistake.—
Maria Yagoda,
People.com,
5 July 2025
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The appraisal was not crude, but rather honest and profound.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
4 July 2025
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Managers are the ethical gatekeepers responsible for monitoring outputs and ensuring alignment with company values.—
Dr. Timothy J. Giardino,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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Cheering for such idealism used to feel corny; all the cool, caped crusaders had ethical kinks.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 July 2025
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Fittingly, a green laser shined out into the crowd as attendees turned from polite listeners to a rowdy mosh pit, singing every word.—
Ellise Shafer,
Variety,
27 June 2025
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There’s a difference between being polite and being passive.—
Sho Dewan,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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“Decent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decent. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.
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