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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
He should be remembered most for his pure human decency, something voters needed when he was elected in 1976.
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Storer H. Rowley, Chicago Tribune, 5 Jan. 2025
This destruction of hope—about the truce but also about the goodness and decency of humanity—made the events that occurred on and around Christmas 1914 all the more remarkable.
—Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
The 39th president, renowned for his integrity and compassion, often seemed to carry a quiet longing to prove himself anew -- even after transcending the political fray to become a global symbol of decency.
—Philip Martin, arkansasonline.com, 2 Jan. 2025
After all, techne was also once the territory of virtue, the application of theoretical knowledge to crafting one’s life with decency and care.
—Michaëla De Lacaze Mohrmann, Artforum, 1 Jan. 2025
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Storer H. Rowley, Chicago Tribune, 5 Jan. 2025
This destruction of hope—about the truce but also about the goodness and decency of humanity—made the events that occurred on and around Christmas 1914 all the more remarkable.
—Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
The 39th president, renowned for his integrity and compassion, often seemed to carry a quiet longing to prove himself anew -- even after transcending the political fray to become a global symbol of decency.
—Philip Martin, arkansasonline.com, 2 Jan. 2025
After all, techne was also once the territory of virtue, the application of theoretical knowledge to crafting one’s life with decency and care.
—Michaëla De Lacaze Mohrmann, Artforum, 1 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for decency
Noun
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Handed out alongside the official program was an etiquette manual.—
Antonia Hitchens,
The New Yorker,
20 Jan. 2025
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Read more Prison walls reveal last messages of Assad's detainees Hearts break over rescue cat's reaction to owner packing suitcase Photo of Daniel Penny on NY subway goes viral after acquittal Beyond etiquette, research suggests that strong spousal relationships contribute to well-being.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
19 Jan. 2025
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Does this force her to look more closely at herself and her own sense of morality?—
Cressida Leyshon,
The New Yorker,
19 Jan. 2025
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At that moment, a car full of ISIS morality police — the hisbah — was passing by.—
Alia Malek,
New York Times,
17 Jan. 2025
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During the vote, Democrats and Republicans maintained decorum, with each party clapping for their candidate as tellers read the votes.—
Rachel Schilke,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
6 Jan. 2025
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Stella's eating of the body of Jesus had nothing to do with decorum.—
Gwen Faulkenberry,
arkansasonline.com,
5 Dec. 2024
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But critics have said that continuing to push veterans out of the V.A. system could compromise the integrity of its own health care.—
Noah Weiland,
New York Times,
21 Jan. 2025
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Donate today to preserve the quality and integrity of local journalism.—
Grant Lancaster,
arkansasonline.com,
21 Jan. 2025
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Some critics deemed the set an act of heresy, an affront to folk music propriety.—
The Editors,
JSTOR Daily,
16 Jan. 2025
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Expect trendy shoes from Good American like a denim pointed-toe slingback or even a ballet flat in crocodile, largely treated with their propriety On Cloud sole designed for comfort.—
Mikelle Street,
Them,
26 Nov. 2024
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If these bathrooms are supposedly for the public, then by virtue of excluding certain people, the message is that their needs are not for consideration.—
The Editors,
JSTOR Daily,
22 Jan. 2025
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For many professionals, the relentless pursuit of goals, often at the expense of personal well-being, has been elevated to a virtue.—
Amy Blankson,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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But, forty years ago, such work was widely judged to be beneath the dignity of the élite firms that design opera houses and win prizes.—
Ian Parker,
The New Yorker,
20 Jan. 2025
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There will also be performances by military bands, parades and ceremonial honors to reflect the dignity of the occasion.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
20 Jan. 2025
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What sets Chappell apart is her courage to be herself in every sense: her honesty, her individuality, and her commitment to creating meaningful music.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
EW.com,
21 Jan. 2025
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Through a serialized memoir project, Lee is sharing her story with her customers, releasing it one chapter at a time and capturing the raw honesty and deep connections that define her life and work.—
Claudia Alarcón,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
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“Decency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decency. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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