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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
But for all his basic decency, history may come to remember him for another trait: hubris.
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Douglas Brinkley, CBS News, 19 Jan. 2025
Days of formal ceremonies and remembrances from political leaders, business titans and rank-and-file citizens have honored Carter for decency and using a prodigious work ethic to do more than obtain political power.
—Bill Barrow, Twin Cities, 9 Jan. 2025
His ability to balance decency with brilliance transformed Microsoft into a leader in cloud computing, demonstrating the power of integrating empathy with excellence.
—Ajit Dodani, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
That preciseness can be seen in Iannucci’s Veep, where every character delivers verbal kills shots without mercy or respect for human decency.
—Stephen Rodrick, Rolling Stone, 8 Jan. 2025
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Douglas Brinkley, CBS News, 19 Jan. 2025
Days of formal ceremonies and remembrances from political leaders, business titans and rank-and-file citizens have honored Carter for decency and using a prodigious work ethic to do more than obtain political power.
—Bill Barrow, Twin Cities, 9 Jan. 2025
His ability to balance decency with brilliance transformed Microsoft into a leader in cloud computing, demonstrating the power of integrating empathy with excellence.
—Ajit Dodani, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
That preciseness can be seen in Iannucci’s Veep, where every character delivers verbal kills shots without mercy or respect for human decency.
—Stephen Rodrick, Rolling Stone, 8 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for decency
Noun
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Meanwhile, etiquette experts suggest that while asking about ingredients for allergy reasons is acceptable, demanding a full recipe crosses a line.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
4 Feb. 2025
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Dear Life Kit is NPR's advice column, where experts answer tricky questions about relationships, social etiquette, work culture and more.—
Becky Harlan,
NPR,
1 Feb. 2025
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Treating our team members well is a matter of morality.—
Stephanie Dillon,
Rolling Stone,
24 Jan. 2025
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Popular discussion often approaches war through the prisms of morality or law or justice.—
Gideon Rose,
Foreign Affairs,
21 Jan. 2025
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The dress code update underscores the evolving landscape of airline policies focused on self-expression and decorum.—
Quartz Intelligence Newsroom,
Quartz,
24 Jan. 2025
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Supporters lauded Barron's composure and decorum, and speculated about his potential future in politics.—
Kristen Waggoner,
Newsweek,
22 Jan. 2025
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Donate today to preserve the quality and integrity of local journalism.—
Richard Davenport,
arkansasonline.com,
3 Feb. 2025
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Hudson Jeans will showcase its latest designs at the Men’s Chicago Collective show this season, exemplifying designs that highlight the quality and integrity of its craftmanship legacy.—
Fairchild Studio,
WWD,
31 Jan. 2025
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That summer, the brand showcased its propriety Guess Airwash technology developed with Jeanologia at department store popups in Paris and Milan.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
23 Jan. 2025
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Women entered public life, and standards of decorum shifted to accommodate them, though certainly not to include them—gender segregation became a paramount concern, according to Baldwin, for preserving the modesty and propriety of women.—
The Editors,
JSTOR Daily,
22 Jan. 2025
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This is why prominent bioethicists have long emphasized trustworthiness as a central virtue of good clinicians.—
Daniel T. Kim,
The Conversation,
4 Feb. 2025
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The strong showing marked the fourth consecutive season in which Nazareth advanced to the state finals by virtue of a strong sectional showing, this time a second-place finish at the Maine East Sectional.—
Chuck Fieldman,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Feb. 2025
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The standoff ended when Colombia agreed to accept the migrants on the condition that they were not flown back on military aircraft—a move Petro argued was necessary to preserve the deportees' dignity.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
31 Jan. 2025
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Who better to ensure AI tools respect and protect women's privacy and dignity than those who have long fought for these basic rights?—
Erin Grau,
TIME,
29 Jan. 2025
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His mastery of both emotional honesty and sociopolitical truth-telling puts him in Richard Pryor territory.—
Jesse David Fox,
Vulture,
31 Jan. 2025
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Obviously, loyalty and honesty, but also just someone who is fun to play the game with.—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
29 Jan. 2025
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“Decency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decency. Accessed 13 Feb. 2025.
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