as in criticism
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
The trade-off is a potentially larger depreciation and more difficulty finding parts and knowledgeable mechanics for those holding long-term.
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Aldo Svaldi, Denver Post, 1 Feb. 2026
Analysts pointed to the upside potential for free cash flow and EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization) margins in the company's electrification division.
—Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 30 Jan. 2026
Record-high inflation and a stunning depreciation of the local currency mean even Iranians with stable jobs can barely afford essentials.
—Seyed Rahim Bathaei, CBS News, 30 Jan. 2026
But media earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization tumbled 141% to a loss of $122 million to account for the NBA contract.
—Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 29 Jan. 2026
The impact of the yen’s depreciation on price trends has been a concern to some BOJ policymakers.
—Mia Glass, Bloomberg, 28 Jan. 2026
When asked what fueled this depreciation, analysts cited a range of variables.
—Charles Lloyd Bovaird Ii, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Doing so helps avoid the steepest amount of depreciation, while still being under warranty.
—Jill Schlesinger, Mercury News, 26 Jan. 2026
Their impact was coupled with the depreciation of the dollar.
—Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 26 Jan. 2026
Aldo Svaldi, Denver Post, 1 Feb. 2026
Analysts pointed to the upside potential for free cash flow and EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization) margins in the company's electrification division.
—Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 30 Jan. 2026
Record-high inflation and a stunning depreciation of the local currency mean even Iranians with stable jobs can barely afford essentials.
—Seyed Rahim Bathaei, CBS News, 30 Jan. 2026
But media earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization tumbled 141% to a loss of $122 million to account for the NBA contract.
—Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 29 Jan. 2026
The impact of the yen’s depreciation on price trends has been a concern to some BOJ policymakers.
—Mia Glass, Bloomberg, 28 Jan. 2026
When asked what fueled this depreciation, analysts cited a range of variables.
—Charles Lloyd Bovaird Ii, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Doing so helps avoid the steepest amount of depreciation, while still being under warranty.
—Jill Schlesinger, Mercury News, 26 Jan. 2026
Their impact was coupled with the depreciation of the dollar.
—Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 26 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for depreciation
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The 2024 Democratic vice presidential nominee, Walz abandoned his campaign for a third term this month amid criticism over mismanagement of taxpayer funding for child care programs.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
30 Jan. 2026
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Continue reading … ‘NEVER AGAIN’ – Tim Walz to end political career amid fraud scandal and party criticism.—
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FOXNews.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Anti-SLAPP laws are generally used to prevent people from using expensive defamation suits to target or punish others for their speech.—
Seth Klamann,
Denver Post,
27 Jan. 2026
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The actress, 39, is featured in Silenced, which centers around the weaponization of defamation laws against abuse survivors.—
Raven Brunner,
PEOPLE,
25 Jan. 2026
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The arrest of journalists on charges related to doing their job has drawn widespread outrage and condemnation from free press and free speech advocacy groups, as well as several politicians.—
Elizabeth Wolfe,
CNN Money,
31 Jan. 2026
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Russia's daily bombardment of civilian areas behind the roughly 600-mile front line has continued despite international condemnation and attempts to end the fighting.—
AAMER MADHANI AND SUSIE BLANN THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
30 Jan. 2026
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In November, a medical examiner ruled Mimi's cause of death as fatal child abuse with starvation and the manner of death as homicide, NBC Connecticut reported.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
1 Feb. 2026
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Amid memories of childhood abuse and strained relationships, skating was a cathartic outlet for the trio, whose most revealing moments appear through flashback footage and more recent recordings.—
Ilana Gordon,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 Feb. 2026
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Aumann’s complaint alleges fraud, tortious interference and business disparagement and other alleged misdeeds.—
Paul Flahive,
Austin American Statesman,
15 Jan. 2026
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The disparagement made Knausgaard drop writing for a good ten years.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 Jan. 2026
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And maybe less denigration of women and other minorities.—
David Frum,
The Atlantic,
28 Jan. 2026
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The human costs of this are the increasing rates of illnesses and the financial costs of health care, lost productivity, and the compounding problems of further environmental denigration.—
Suwanna Gauntlett Upjohn,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
Noun
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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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Each heart shaped decanter features layered references to its source and heritage that enhance and frame the spirit itself without detraction.—
Mark Littler,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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The main detraction with these was a less comfortable fit.—
Maggie Slepian,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Feb. 2025
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“Depreciation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/depreciation. Accessed 5 Feb. 2026.
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