as in reduction
the amount by which something is lessened
took a huge step-down in income when she switched from a law career to one in social work
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Recent Examples of step-down
The step-down great room has one of the home’s five fireplaces and French doors that open out to the backyard’s ample stone terrace with alfresco dining and lounge areas.
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Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 14 Apr. 2025
Photo : Jo David for Sotheby’s International Realty The step-down living room.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 4 Apr. 2025
Elsewhere on the main floor, there’s an airy step-down formal living room housing a wood-burning fireplace, a library, and a family room.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 14 Feb. 2025
Renderings of the infinity pool showcase its step-down design and translucent side panels, providing epic city skyline and waterfront views.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 14 Jan. 2025
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Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 14 Apr. 2025
Photo : Jo David for Sotheby’s International Realty The step-down living room.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 4 Apr. 2025
Elsewhere on the main floor, there’s an airy step-down formal living room housing a wood-burning fireplace, a library, and a family room.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 14 Feb. 2025
Renderings of the infinity pool showcase its step-down design and translucent side panels, providing epic city skyline and waterfront views.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 14 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for step-down
Noun
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The most dramatic reduction came for the Honda CR-V, as the vehicle’s hood, mirrors and A-pillars all obstructed a greater portion of the driver’s view over time.—
Tanya Mohn,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
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The move could result in layoffs and program reductions across several of its schools, the university said in an announcement.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
28 June 2025
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With ominous luxury reports touting a 25 percent decrease in sales for some of the top names in fashion, there is a bright spot in the sector: India.—
Roxanne Robinson,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
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San Diego’s 2025 homeless count showed a decrease to 9,905 people, down from over 10,600 in 2024.—
Mahdi E Diab,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 June 2025
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Currently, Fancy Teddy is sold directly direct-to-consumer with just seven limited drops released.—
Alexandra Pastore,
Footwear News,
18 June 2025
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The drop will go live Tuesday (June 17) at liquiddeath.com/ozzy, with each DNA can priced at $450.—
Jessica Lynch,
Billboard,
18 June 2025
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In both Central American nations, remittance income accounts for 30% of private consumption and any decline will have a direct effect on gross domestic product, GDP, Orozco said.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
19 June 2025
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Cheng Xin/Getty Images New home prices fell 0.22 percent in 70 Chinese cities in May, the largest decline in seven months, according to figures from the National Bureau of Statistics.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 June 2025
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That could help make a dent in the high figure of 60% of energy that buildings use to cool their internal spaces, especially in warmer places like Singapore and the Middle East.—
Abhimanyu Ghoshal,
New Atlas,
23 June 2025
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Sam Poulin Poulin was selected 21st overall in the 2019 NHL Draft but has never made a dent at the NHL level.—
The Athletic NHL Staff,
New York Times,
21 June 2025
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“Step-down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/step-down. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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