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as in etiquette
socially acceptable behavior
the standards of basic decency demanded that they help the old lady with her groceries
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as in morality
conduct that conforms to an accepted standard of right and wrong
expected all of the scouts in his troop to be models of decency
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Recent Examples of decency
Thoughtful and decent people learn to keep their thoughts and their decency to themselves, or limited to a very small circle of friends.
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Rob Salkowitz, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
Tracing Josiah’s trajectory from lumberjack to shipyard riveter to ambitious serviceman, Wang offers a protagonist of unflappable morality and decency.
—The New Yorker, 10 Feb. 2025
There are personal vendettas framed as political positions and political positions rooted in a plea for human decency.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 28 Jan. 2025
Even a single selfless act would be a powerful reminder that humanity’s capacity for decency and kindness can prevail even in the darkest times.
—Todd L. Pittinsky, Sun Sentinel, 26 Jan. 2025
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Rob Salkowitz, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
Tracing Josiah’s trajectory from lumberjack to shipyard riveter to ambitious serviceman, Wang offers a protagonist of unflappable morality and decency.
—The New Yorker, 10 Feb. 2025
There are personal vendettas framed as political positions and political positions rooted in a plea for human decency.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 28 Jan. 2025
Even a single selfless act would be a powerful reminder that humanity’s capacity for decency and kindness can prevail even in the darkest times.
—Todd L. Pittinsky, Sun Sentinel, 26 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for decency
Noun
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From an etiquette standpoint, there may be another way.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Mar. 2025
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The comedian, 42, joked that his dad has been schooling him on proper Emmy etiquette ever since the trophy arrived.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
11 Mar. 2025
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Ultimately, the Islamic Republic temporarily removed the morality police from the streets to ease tensions.—
Mohammad Ayatollahi Tabaar,
Foreign Affairs,
17 Mar. 2025
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The playwright believes this frankness lends the play a relatable and powerful authenticity, prompting audiences to reflect deeply on issues of legacy, morality, and historical accountability.—
Court Stroud,
Forbes,
16 Mar. 2025
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The biggest challenges facing Coral Gables are public safety, irresponsible development, a lack of transparency and a lack of decorum in government.—
Miami Herald Staff,
Miami Herald,
12 Mar. 2025
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Breaches of decorum have become a recurring trend that many members of Congress no doubt dislike.—
Clarence Page,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Mar. 2025
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The company is also implementing a data mesh architecture to unify structured and unstructured data, ensuring integrity and compliance as AI becomes more central to operations.—
Peter High,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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In exalting above all other concerns his personal conception of the institutional integrity of the Supreme Court, and by extension the entire judiciary, Roberts has ironically done more than anyone else to delegitimize the courts.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
21 Mar. 2025
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Marshall kept pressing the point beyond the bounds of propriety.—
Tevi Troy,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
7 Mar. 2025
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Andrews' nuanced design of P.L. Travers' creation is an astute, mellifluous, and delightfully intimidating creature of talent and propriety — and as the world would realize, so, too, was Andrews.—
EW Staff,
EW.com,
2 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Narratives about the virtue of the state and the necessity of the war should be clear, legible, obvious.—
Joshua Yaffa,
The New Yorker,
13 Mar. 2025
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That’s a problem that comes with the play’s virtues.—
Jesse Green,
New York Times,
6 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Humanitarian aid is based on empathy and the recognition that everyone has a right to live with dignity.—
Chen Reis,
The Conversation,
21 Mar. 2025
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So these are formal situations, in which patients are in need of dignity and professional distance.—
Judith Martin,
The Mercury News,
18 Mar. 2025
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Create a brutal truth resume that shocks people with its honesty.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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Through raw honesty and unwavering determination, Jason’s story resonates as a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the importance of self-discovery and acceptance.—
Addie Morfoot,
Variety,
19 Mar. 2025
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“Decency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decency. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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