DEVALUATION Synonyms: 39 Similar and Opposite Words

devaluation

noun

Definition of devaluation

as in degradation

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Recent Examples of devaluation Federici believes society cannot view the devaluation of gossip as separate from the devaluation of women's life, actions and knowledge. — Jaclyn Diaz, NPR, 16 July 2026 Digitization too often brings the devaluation of place and time. — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 14 June 2026 Economic hardship and devaluations of the rial were key factors behind major anti-government protests at the start of the year. — CBS News, 28 Apr. 2026 All jobs have a performative aspect to them, but when people engage in make-believe in exchange for money, there’s often a devaluation of that work. — Erin Qualey, Vulture, 15 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for devaluation

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Noun

There could be IoT solution or sensor degradation, connectivity issues and hallucinations because of poor update procedures and more.

— Punnam Raju Manthena, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
However, its natural habitat is at risk of degradation because of human activities such as aquaculture, conversion of forest and wetlands into farmlands, and infrastructure development.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of degradation

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Caregivers like Sherwood report mass burnout, financial strain and deterioration of their own physical and mental health from the stress of providing constant care.

— Madeline Mitchell, USA Today, 8 Aug. 2026
The county has been attempting to chip away at its road maintenance backlog for years, but much of its transportation budget has gone toward preventing further deterioration.

— Madison Smalstig, Sacbee.com, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of deterioration

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Parkinson's is a neurodegenerative disorder characterized by the weakening of nerve cells, which become damaged and die, according to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke.

— Mason Leib, ABC News, 30 July 2026
After a dismal two years of weakening demand, falling sales, and damage to its brand by Elon Musk’s political activities, Tesla’s road to recovery continues apace.

— Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 22 July 2026

Definition of weakening

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Yes, the two men reportedly had a falling out that would keep Harry from the game.

— Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 8 June 2026
Garnett, who had a falling out with previous owner Glen Taylor after his career was over, reached an agreement last year with the team to serve as an ambassador.

— CBS News, CBS News, 13 Apr. 2026

Definition of falling

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Voyager 2 and its twin launched in 1977, called Voyager 1, rely on a form of nuclear battery known as a radioisotope thermoelectric generator that uses the heat produced by the decay of plutonium.

— Elizabeth Howell, Space.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Tritium undergoes radioactive decay, emitting particles that can degrade porous materials over time.

— Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of decay

Noun

People are doing this now to treat – this is not our work – but to treat like forms of retinal degeneration and blindness actually.

— Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 6 Aug. 2026
Lawmakers and advocates urged assemblymembers Monday to pass a bill that would formalize data collection for frontotemporal degeneration.

— Sofia Williams, Sacbee.com, 4 Aug. 2026

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