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as in disparagement
the act of making a person or a thing seem little or unimportant
she grew increasingly resentful of her coworker's constant diminishment of her new project ideas
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as in decrease
the amount by which something is lessened
there was a sharp diminishment in our savings after the college tuition bill was paid
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Recent Examples of diminishment
The result within a few years would be a diminishment of the role of the low tech one-to-one job counseling, as well as the mission and culture of the former Unemployment Offices.
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Michael Bernick, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
But there was no diminishment to Bennett’s unparalleled ability to sell a song.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 20 May 2026
Literature’s loss of cultural authority is due in part to funding cuts, book bannings, and political attacks on higher education, but the overwhelming driver of its diminishment may be our own indifference.
—Charlie Tyson, The Atlantic, 27 Apr. 2026
Paradoxically, his quest for totality entailed a diminishment—of size, of scale, of material.
—Ara H. Merjian, ARTnews.com, 16 Apr. 2026
Any diminishment of Iran’s power is a good thing.
—Chicago Tribune, Twin Cities, 9 Apr. 2026
Any diminishment of Iran’s power is a good thing.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
Will the loss or diminishment of newspapers leave a hole in society?
—Arkansas Online, 10 Feb. 2026
The world can become a more just, stable and secure place despite the diminishment of American leadership.
—Peter Harris, The Conversation, 28 Jan. 2026
Michael Bernick, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
But there was no diminishment to Bennett’s unparalleled ability to sell a song.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 20 May 2026
Literature’s loss of cultural authority is due in part to funding cuts, book bannings, and political attacks on higher education, but the overwhelming driver of its diminishment may be our own indifference.
—Charlie Tyson, The Atlantic, 27 Apr. 2026
Paradoxically, his quest for totality entailed a diminishment—of size, of scale, of material.
—Ara H. Merjian, ARTnews.com, 16 Apr. 2026
Any diminishment of Iran’s power is a good thing.
—Chicago Tribune, Twin Cities, 9 Apr. 2026
Any diminishment of Iran’s power is a good thing.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
Will the loss or diminishment of newspapers leave a hole in society?
—Arkansas Online, 10 Feb. 2026
The world can become a more just, stable and secure place despite the diminishment of American leadership.
—Peter Harris, The Conversation, 28 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for diminishment
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The contract contained a non-disparagement clause, and in law, the special thing about disparagement is that unlike defamation, the truth is not a defense against disparagement.—
Marlow Stern,
Variety,
28 Apr. 2026
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And the Times Magazine suggested the idea of discovering a similar past disparagement clause to the one that plagued HBO might dissuade any network from tackling a future Jackson project.—
Steve Knopper,
Rolling Stone,
22 Apr. 2026
Noun
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There was also a decrease in amniotic fluid, which protects the fetus and provides other benefits during pregnancy, the zoo said.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
28 May 2026
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Only 28% said Trump has handled the cost of living well, a six-point decrease since January, while the share of Republicans who said Trump has handled the cost of living well has declined 14 points since the beginning of the year.—
Sara Dorn,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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For me, this marks an early moment in the denigration of women.—
Eana Kim,
ARTnews.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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Nowhere is there the vitriol or denigration found in MAGA gatherings.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Apr. 2026
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The reason for the decline is largely attributable to a dramatic reduction in pregnancies among teens and young women — in part due to more accessible contraception — coupled with economic instability from the Great Recession, Marquez said.—
Elizabeth Hernandez,
Denver Post,
31 May 2026
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Today, global trade governance is increasingly shaped by sustainability requirements, supply chain traceability, carbon reduction targets, compliance standards and digital transparency.—
Li Jun,
Footwear News,
31 May 2026
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Jeremy Michalek, director of the Carnegie Mellon University Vehicle Electrification Group, performed some calculations that included a scenario in which both cars were sold in five years to factor in depreciation.—
Jeff Brady,
NPR,
1 June 2026
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The 33% increase over two years came after Democrats in control of state government increased tax rates and reduced the depreciation rate for vehicles.—
Alex Derosier,
Twin Cities,
31 May 2026
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But the decline actually ended years ago, and the latest numbers from the American Booksellers Association show independent stores expanding at a pace not seen this century.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 May 2026
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Mutant cells in the aging brain, meanwhile, appear to contribute to cognitive decline.—
The Week US,
TheWeek,
27 May 2026
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Both players have been regular targets for fan criticism over their attitude this term.—
Guillermo Rai,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
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But that market has faced growing criticism for its dependence on mass production and cultural appropriation — and a portion of travelers are responding by spending their money differently.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
29 May 2026
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This is the latest state-level step to put a dent in the unbridled permitting of AI giving out mental health advice that is wildly over-the-line.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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Caesars faces mounting pressure as fewer visitors to Las Vegas — its core market — dent revenue at resorts, hotels and casinos, while its online betting arm trails larger rivals like FanDuel and DraftKings and faces growing competition from prediction markets.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
28 May 2026
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“Diminishment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diminishment. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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