as in deteriorations
a change to a lower state or level
a symbol of the decadence of their once-mighty civilization
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Noun
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Grave of the Fireflies is about the horrors and degradations of war.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026 -
For Parisian Jews in 1941 and 1942, these thefts were compounded by a cascade of other degradations, including the loss of distinguished positions at the Sorbonne, in banking, science, and medicine, with more devastation to come.—
Christopher C. Gorham
September 29,
Literary Hub,
29 Sep. 2025
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This week's declines leave the S&P 500 down almost 30 percent from their October 2025 peaks.—
Leonie Kidd,
CNBC,
8 Feb. 2026
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Countries around the world experiencing their own population declines are now watching closely to see what South Korea does next.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
7 Feb. 2026
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The property slump has weighed on economic growth and spending in the world’s second-biggest economy, and experts say the state purchases may finally halt further price falls, according to Reuters.—
Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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Turkey, 31; and Nicaragua, 14, among the biggest falls.—
Geir Moulson,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Feb. 2026
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Beyond the dazzling jumps, daring descents and photo finishes lie lives shaped by sacrifice and sheer determination.—
Ashlee Conour,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Feb. 2026
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Teams of male and female competitors will race on longer courses than the sprints, with two ascents and two descents.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Feb. 2026
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“Decadences.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decadences. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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