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
Basically, the Heat drove Rozier off the lot and depreciation set in immediately.
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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
Most homeowners’ and renters’ insurance policies include personal property coverage at actual cash value (ACV), which encompasses the replacement cost minus depreciation.
—Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 4 Mar. 2026
This dramatic depreciation reflects investor skepticism about the company’s long-term prospects.
—Los Angeles Times, 3 Mar. 2026
The current tax code, with its low rates on capital income and accelerated depreciation schedules, pushes businesses in the first direction.
—John Cassidy, New Yorker, 2 Mar. 2026
Buying a brand-new car is the least affordable option and the owner endures extreme depreciation within the first few years.
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 27 Feb. 2026
Plus, executives detailed a multi-year transformation plan that is expected to boost Qnity’s EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization) run rate by $100 million by the end of 2028.
—Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 27 Feb. 2026
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
Most homeowners’ and renters’ insurance policies include personal property coverage at actual cash value (ACV), which encompasses the replacement cost minus depreciation.
—Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 4 Mar. 2026
This dramatic depreciation reflects investor skepticism about the company’s long-term prospects.
—Los Angeles Times, 3 Mar. 2026
The current tax code, with its low rates on capital income and accelerated depreciation schedules, pushes businesses in the first direction.
—John Cassidy, New Yorker, 2 Mar. 2026
Buying a brand-new car is the least affordable option and the owner endures extreme depreciation within the first few years.
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 27 Feb. 2026
Plus, executives detailed a multi-year transformation plan that is expected to boost Qnity’s EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization) run rate by $100 million by the end of 2028.
—Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 27 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for depreciation
Noun
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Dowdle responded to criticism of his performance down the stretch on social media on Friday, seemingly taking a shot at coach Dave Canales’ offensive play-calling.—
Mike Kaye
Updated March 13,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Mar. 2026
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With the police chief taking criticism for a recent rise in shootings by officers, several proposals sought to strengthen accountability for the use of deadly force.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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The claim seeks $5 billion in damages for defamation and a further $5 billion for unfair trade practices.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Mar. 2026
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Mateja has also advanced other arguments in defense of the defamation claims against Morris.—
Michelle Casady,
Dallas Morning News,
16 Mar. 2026
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Polanski’s victory and Brody blindsiding Berry with a kiss didn’t generate the kind of condemnation that would have instantly greeted them in the social media era (Facebook was still a year away from launching).—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
12 Mar. 2026
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The incident drew national attention and condemnation from federal lawmakers from Colorado.—
Seth Klamann,
Denver Post,
11 Mar. 2026
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The jury acquitted Contreras-Gafaro of nine additional charges, including theft in a range of $20,000 to $100,000, felony menacing, third-degree assault, child abuse, false imprisonment and criminal mischief, according to court records.—
Lauren Penington,
Denver Post,
16 Mar. 2026
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Overcrowding, abuse, and neglect have made conditions far worse, and basic agency oversight has been gutted.—
Jonathan Blitzer,
New Yorker,
15 Mar. 2026
Noun
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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
Noun
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Trump is, of course, a man whose rise to power has been fueled by his denigration of people for being animal-like.—
Daniel Engber,
The Atlantic,
22 Feb. 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
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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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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
Noun
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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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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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“Depreciation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/depreciation. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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