dégringolades

noun

Definition of dégringoladesnext
plural of dégringolade
1
as in deteriorations
a change to a lower state or level the sad dégringolade of the holiday from a solemn day of remembrance to just another excuse to go shopping

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2
as in demises
a loss of status a sad dégringolade for a theater company that once premiered important American plays

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  1. setbacks
  2. disappointments
  3. reversals
Noun
  • The Financial Times recently highlighted how setbacks often ignite creativity and innovation—an essential reminder for us all.
    Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
  • The ability to reframe setbacks as stepping stones is a hallmark of the most inspiring leaders.
    Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of setbacks
Noun
  • Avoid blowing disappointments out of perspective; look for the upside of a downside situation; focus on work solutions instead of problems; pinpoint opportunity in a challenge.
    Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
  • The action hinges largely on disappointments, betrayals, desertions that already happened, an offscreen past often referred to but never shown.
    Matt Brennan, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of disappointments
Noun
  • After a couple rounds of appeals and reversals, the man left the nursing home and died four days later.
    Jia Tolentino, The New Yorker, 7 Dec. 2024
  • Role reversals between parents and children are common.
    Todd Miller, contributor, CNBC, 3 Dec. 2024
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“Dégringolades.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/d%C3%A9gringolades. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.

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