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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
Offensive line Overall, the Patriots generated decent push in the run game, though not enough with eight run stuffs allowed.
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Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 28 July 2025
David Berding/Getty Images Paddack, 29, has been decent for the Twins on the year, holding a 4.95 ERA across 111 innings.
—Zach Pressnell, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 July 2025
That's a pretty decent chunk of change for a portable Bluetooth speaker ...
—Joe Salas
july 27, New Atlas, 27 July 2025
Companies are still reporting decent profits Here's the other thing investors on Wall Street like: Corporate earnings are proving sturdier than what many in the markets had initially feared.
—Rafael Nam, NPR, 27 July 2025
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Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 28 July 2025
David Berding/Getty Images Paddack, 29, has been decent for the Twins on the year, holding a 4.95 ERA across 111 innings.
—Zach Pressnell, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 July 2025
That's a pretty decent chunk of change for a portable Bluetooth speaker ...
—Joe Salas
july 27, New Atlas, 27 July 2025
Companies are still reporting decent profits Here's the other thing investors on Wall Street like: Corporate earnings are proving sturdier than what many in the markets had initially feared.
—Rafael Nam, NPR, 27 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for decent
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And, the embroidery on the pillowcases adds a nice touch.—
Shalwah Evans,
People.com,
14 July 2025
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The units also vary in shape: the cube is nice for nightstands, while the wider grand size works well on large dressers.—
Jamie Fischer,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 July 2025
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Its own sly twist casts Robert Mitchum—the original Cady—as the elderly, honorable police lieutenant Elgart, and Gregory Peck, 1962’s Bowden, as Cady’s defense attorney.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
29 July 2025
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To this attack, some men have responded by lending their support to individuals that embody none of those honorable traits that men aspire to internalize.—
Rafael Perez,
Oc Register,
21 July 2025
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Women being dismissed by their healthcare providers is another culprit, says Tran, and without proper exams and X-rays, the disease goes undetected.—
Marnie Goodfriend,
Flow Space,
25 July 2025
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The trooper found no proper registration for the vehicle.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 July 2025
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This remains pure conjecture, and an exaggeration of the role of symbiosis beyond what mainstream evolutionary theory would support; random mutation is still considered the main driver of speciation.—
Zoë Schlanger,
The Atlantic,
23 July 2025
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Citing the Base Realignment and Closure commission example is pure illusion.—
U T Readers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 July 2025
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However, other people who lived in the area said their wireless coverage was adequate and did not think constructing a new tower was necessary.—
Daniel I. Dorfman,
Chicago Tribune,
14 July 2025
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For minimalists, a smaller organizer will be adequate and less obtrusive.—
Jamie Fischer,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 July 2025
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This is a great way to spot medical fraud or an honest human error like a miscoding of services.—
Nicole Villalpando,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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Rebuilding company trust requires honest leadership, true accountability and a thorough examination of the company’s values — and whether they’re being lived or merely listed on the company website.—
Alyshia Hull,
USA Today,
29 July 2025
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Judges must prepare to spot obvious AI red flags Until courts figure out how to navigate AI—a process that may look different from court to court—Browning advocates for more education and ethical guidance for judges to steer their use and attitudes about AI.—
Ashley Belanger,
ArsTechnica,
21 July 2025
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In fact, few groups in society are as universally disliked as ethical vegans, vegetarians and advocates for animal rights.—
GrrlScientist,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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From a software engineering perspective, being polite is a waste of resources.—
Adrian Bridgwater,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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Just be polite and point out the issue at checkout.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 July 2025
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“Decent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decent. Accessed 2 Aug. 2025.
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