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the act of making a person or a thing seem little or unimportant
a depreciation of the role of minorities in the building of the nation was once a common feature of history books
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Recent Examples of depreciation
Mercer notes that currency depreciation in these places is the driving force behind their more affordable status.
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Amelia Mularz, Architectural Digest, 14 Apr. 2026
Shevlin, of FlyUSA, said his company benefited from the tax law, which included a provision called bonus depreciation that allows business owners to deduct the full cost of equipment, including a private jet, from their taxes the year it is purchased, even if it is partly used for personal trips.
—Shannon Pettypiece, NBC news, 9 Apr. 2026
Costs that apply to the entire home, including insurance, depreciation, and utilities, are deductible based on the percentage used for your business.
—David Schepp, Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
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
That level of infrastructure spend will accelerate depreciation and probably compress margins, but management is clearly signaling a long-duration bet on AI as the core growth engine for GOOG.
—Josh Brown,sean Russo, CNBC, 23 Mar. 2026
Basically, the Heat drove Rozier off the lot and depreciation set in immediately.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 10 Mar. 2026
These numbers don’t include interest and depreciation, the latter SpaceX’s outlays for plant and equipment.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 8 Mar. 2026
Holtz was quick with inspirational sayings, humor, and self-depreciation that was an act, but oh so charming.
—Mac Engel
march 5, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Mar. 2026
Amelia Mularz, Architectural Digest, 14 Apr. 2026
Shevlin, of FlyUSA, said his company benefited from the tax law, which included a provision called bonus depreciation that allows business owners to deduct the full cost of equipment, including a private jet, from their taxes the year it is purchased, even if it is partly used for personal trips.
—Shannon Pettypiece, NBC news, 9 Apr. 2026
Costs that apply to the entire home, including insurance, depreciation, and utilities, are deductible based on the percentage used for your business.
—David Schepp, Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
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
That level of infrastructure spend will accelerate depreciation and probably compress margins, but management is clearly signaling a long-duration bet on AI as the core growth engine for GOOG.
—Josh Brown,sean Russo, CNBC, 23 Mar. 2026
Basically, the Heat drove Rozier off the lot and depreciation set in immediately.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 10 Mar. 2026
These numbers don’t include interest and depreciation, the latter SpaceX’s outlays for plant and equipment.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 8 Mar. 2026
Holtz was quick with inspirational sayings, humor, and self-depreciation that was an act, but oh so charming.
—Mac Engel
march 5, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for depreciation
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Verbeek’s trade with Philadelphia to acquire Gauthier in January 2024 has been widely praised, but his decision to ship center Trevor Zegras to the Flyers last summer has received criticism while Zegras thrives in Philadelphia.—
Greg Beacham,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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The sheriff previously declined to honor certain federal immigration detainers, drawing criticism from state lawmakers and prompting legislative changes.—
Nora O'Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Apr. 2026
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The Robinsons have denied the allegations and counter-sued the women for defamation and elder abuse.—
Nancy Dillon,
Rolling Stone,
13 Apr. 2026
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The group has faced multiple defamation lawsuits from those who were fired; only one has been elevated to federal court.—
Mikayla Price,
CBS News,
13 Apr. 2026
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His quest to fly causes troubles in his family, condemnation from the conservative society and even warnings from the security personnel in the city as flying in Diyarbakir is a security concern for the state.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
8 Apr. 2026
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The event's organizers had been under mounting pressure from sponsors and politicians to cancel the gigs by the rapper, who has drawn widespread condemnation for making antisemitic remarks and voicing admiration for Adolf Hitler.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 Apr. 2026
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Earlier that year, Orbán’s government was rocked by public furor over the decision by Hungary’s president, Katalin Novák, to pardon the deputy director of a children’s home who had helped cover up the abuse of underaged boys.—
Christian Edwards,
CNN Money,
12 Apr. 2026
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In some cases, these measures may even invite abuse.—
Mike Smith,
Denver Post,
12 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
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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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Jonas said in the Q&A to big laughs, demonstrating a healthy sense of self-deprecation.—
Jada Yuan,
Vulture,
16 Mar. 2026
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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
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This move by Torras signals a broader cultural shift where the utility of a device is no longer seen as a detraction from its style.—
Footwear News,
Footwear News,
18 Mar. 2026
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Agreeing with Kruse, Commissioner Tal Siddique cited the lack of commercial land as his main detraction for the project.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
24 Feb. 2026
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“Depreciation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/depreciation. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026.
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