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as in corruption
immoral conduct or practices harmful or offensive to society
the fraternity brothers indulged in shameless debauchery all weekend
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as in degradation
a sinking to a state of low moral standards and behavior
the minister decried what he called the debauchery of today's society
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as in sensuality
excessive pursuit of fleshly pleasures
a night of drinking and debauchery at the gentleman's club
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Recent Examples of debauchery
Tuesday, December 10 The Scene Art Week Afterglow: Wellness Sanctuary at The Standard Spa, Miami Beach
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After a whirlwind week of art fairs and dance floor debauchery, The Standard Spa offered the perfect sanctuary for relaxation and recovery.
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Jaime Sloane, SPIN, 16 Dec. 2024
To the show’s not-really-defense, it’s never taken a strong stance on Jimmy’s new approach, which followed a year of catatonia, debauchery and pawning his teenage daughter Alice (Lukita Maxwell) off on their neighbor Liz (Christa Miller) to surrogate parent.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 16 Oct. 2024
Yeah, a whole lot of debauchery and moshing going on.
—Christopher Claxton, Billboard, 2 Dec. 2024
With kebab houses, burger bars, strip clubs, big screen TVs and pools, the bright lights and debauchery of Calle Gerona might be, depending on your viewpoint, the perfect night out, or hell on earth.
—Tim Spiers, The Athletic, 15 July 2024
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Jaime Sloane, SPIN, 16 Dec. 2024
To the show’s not-really-defense, it’s never taken a strong stance on Jimmy’s new approach, which followed a year of catatonia, debauchery and pawning his teenage daughter Alice (Lukita Maxwell) off on their neighbor Liz (Christa Miller) to surrogate parent.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 16 Oct. 2024
Yeah, a whole lot of debauchery and moshing going on.
—Christopher Claxton, Billboard, 2 Dec. 2024
With kebab houses, burger bars, strip clubs, big screen TVs and pools, the bright lights and debauchery of Calle Gerona might be, depending on your viewpoint, the perfect night out, or hell on earth.
—Tim Spiers, The Athletic, 15 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for debauchery
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What are the accusations against USAID? Over the weekend and into Monday, Musk fired off a series of posts on X that accused the agency of corruption.—
Elizabeth Chuck,
NBC News,
6 Feb. 2025
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First created among the post-Watergate government reforms aimed at increasing oversight and decreasing corruption and inefficiencies in federal departments, the Office of Inspector General began in 1976 after an act of Congress was passed.—
Southern California News Group Editorial Board,
Orlando Sentinel,
5 Feb. 2025
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Trump has ordered his administration to maximize water flows from the delta and expedite potential exemptions to the Endangered Species Act, allowing the Bureau of Reclamation to send more water southward without concern for habitat degradation.—
Bloomberg,
The Mercury News,
30 Jan. 2025
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When left unchecked, mass tourism can cause environmental and cultural degradation, displace locals, and strain infrastructure and resources.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA TODAY,
26 Jan. 2025
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The film cares more for Romy’s enveloping sense of self than the depths of her immorality.—
Angelica Jade Bastién,
Vulture,
26 Dec. 2024
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What captivated me about the series was its unwillingness to sugarcoat the immorality of man.—
Jason Parham,
WIRED,
26 Dec. 2024
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People are really unhappy with CEOs, corporate greed, etc.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
24 Jan. 2025
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The Righteous Gemstones tells the story of a world-famous televangelist family with a long tradition of deviance, greed, and charitable work.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
23 Jan. 2025
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Her final trial is a testament to her iron will and the sins she's been forged from.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
23 Jan. 2025
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Discovery role as Philippa Georgiou, the onetime Terran emperor who allies with the titular secret division of Starfleet — and in turn must face the sins of her past.—
Matt Webb Mitovich,
TVLine,
20 Jan. 2025
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Sad Girl not only celebrates hedonism but also explores mental health and a range of emotions, emphasizing the acceptance of sadness and the coexistence of highs and lows.—
Lisa Kocay,
Forbes,
31 Dec. 2024
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The festival had a Christian tie-in, as a burst of hedonism before the austerity of Lent.—
Jennie Rothenberg Gritz,
Smithsonian Magazine,
31 Dec. 2024
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In a tense confrontation between traditional tracking techniques and state-of-the-art technology, the police and criminals engage in a battle of wits, setting the stage for a cat-and-mouse showdown between good and evil.—
Sara Merican,
Deadline,
27 Jan. 2025
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However, Orlok is secretly an agent of evil who haunts Hutter’s new wife Ellen (Lily-Rose Depp) into lustful submission.—
Rudie Obias,
The Hollywood Reporter,
22 Jan. 2025
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“Debauchery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/debauchery. Accessed 9 Feb. 2025.
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