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as in disapproval
refusal to accept as right or desirable
considering that he's a member of the old school, his deprecation of contemporary manners isn't surprising
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as in depreciation
the act of making a person or a thing seem little or unimportant
she had low self-esteem, so she made up for it with a near-constant deprecation of other people
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Recent Examples of deprecation
Jonas said in the Q&A to big laughs, demonstrating a healthy sense of self-deprecation.
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Jada Yuan, Vulture, 16 Mar. 2026
Such a deprecation of Fitbit’s flagships lines was predictable, given their audiences overlap with that of the Pixel Watch family.
—Andrew Williams, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Missoni revenues total around 130 million euros, with earnings before interest, taxes, deprecation and amortization expected to reach 20 million euros.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
Jada Yuan, Vulture, 16 Mar. 2026
Such a deprecation of Fitbit’s flagships lines was predictable, given their audiences overlap with that of the Pixel Watch family.
—Andrew Williams, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Missoni revenues total around 130 million euros, with earnings before interest, taxes, deprecation and amortization expected to reach 20 million euros.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deprecation
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The Granbury City Council chambers was nearly overflowing with people Tuesday evening as residents came out to speak on the agenda items and voice their disapproval and disappointment.—
Emily Holshouser,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Apr. 2026
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The bill passed the House floor 62-28 in March with bipartisan support and disapproval.—
Alexia Aston,
Oklahoman,
7 Apr. 2026
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Keep receipts and other documents related to your purchase, since the purchase price is used to calculate depreciation for tax purposes.—
Nancy Ashburn,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
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There's also the robot lifespan to consider; a March 12 SEC filing cited a four-year depreciation period for them.—
Rob Pegoraro,
PC Magazine,
25 Mar. 2026
Noun
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James is hardly the first NBA player to speak about their dislike for Memphis hotels.—
Benjamin Royer,
Oc Register,
4 Apr. 2026
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According to Kylie, she's been advocating for the family of six to adopt a new cat, while Jason has expressed his dislike for cats to their kids.—
Tabitha Parent,
PEOPLE,
2 Apr. 2026
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Reporting on this new policy prompted public condemnation as well as a letter of inquiry from senior House Republicans.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Apr. 2026
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The bill drew swift condemnation from rights groups and Muslim-majority countries including Pakistan, Turkey, Egypt, Indonesia, Jordan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.—
Gonzalo Zegarra,
CNN Money,
2 Apr. 2026
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Descovich dismisses the criticism.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 Apr. 2026
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Wise's role at the Justice Department drew criticism from congressional Democrats.—
Sarah N. Lynch,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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Nowhere is there the vitriol or denigration found in MAGA gatherings.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Apr. 2026
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From the start, the denigration of the Iranian monarchy was at the center of the Islamic Republic’s official ideology.—
Azadeh Moaveni,
New Yorker,
22 Mar. 2026
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The Texas court’s decision not only allows Exxon to continue to prosecute a serious defamation lawsuit against Bonta, but a key finding by that court may also implicate him in multiple violations of California anti-corruption laws.—
Will Swaim,
Oc Register,
6 Apr. 2026
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Liman’s decision drops Lively’s claims of harassment, defamation and conspiracy, meaning the trial will now center on alleged breach of contract and retaliation by Wayfarer and aiding and abetting retaliation by the PR firm working for Baldoni.—
Hilary Lewis,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Apr. 2026
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And though Chalamet did not make such insults himself, his comments fit into this broader context of disparagement and dismissal.—
Chloe Angyal,
Time,
9 Mar. 2026
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As February ended, some of the things coming out of the coaches’ mouths felt more like despair than disparagement.—
Joe Rexrode,
New York Times,
4 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Deprecation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deprecation. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.
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