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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
In short, when faced with a genuine choice between civility and decency versus vulgarity and indecency, most Americans who voted in the 2024 elections opted for the latter.
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Mordechai Gordon, Hartford Courant, 12 Nov. 2024
Trump ran in vocal and staunch opposition to trans rights, with right-wing groups reportedly spending tens of millions on advertisements branding the trans community as a threat to public safety and decency.
—Nico Lang, Them, 6 Nov. 2024
Hanks’s innate decency plays a part in several films, but it’s delivered in a different way in this underrated Cold War drama.
—Tim Grierson, Vulture, 2 Nov. 2024
No understanding of policy, no ability to put together a coherent argument, no honesty, no decency, no morals.
—ABC News, 27 Oct. 2024
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Mordechai Gordon, Hartford Courant, 12 Nov. 2024
Trump ran in vocal and staunch opposition to trans rights, with right-wing groups reportedly spending tens of millions on advertisements branding the trans community as a threat to public safety and decency.
—Nico Lang, Them, 6 Nov. 2024
Hanks’s innate decency plays a part in several films, but it’s delivered in a different way in this underrated Cold War drama.
—Tim Grierson, Vulture, 2 Nov. 2024
No understanding of policy, no ability to put together a coherent argument, no honesty, no decency, no morals.
—ABC News, 27 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for decency
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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.Andee Tagle, NPR, 12 Dec. 2024
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The women were taught etiquette by Weston’s daughters and — dressed in matching in smart dark navy suits and hats — got to watch the Coronation from a perfect spot on Piccadilly in central London.Simon Perry, People.com, 9 Dec. 2024
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White House coup plots, Jennifer Tilly playing herself possessed by the spirit of the demon doll Tiffany, and Chucky grappling with his own morality couldn't save this tenacious little series.EW Staff, EW.com, 6 Dec. 2024
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After the death of Mahsa Amini, a 22-year-old Kurdish woman who was arrested by Iran's morality police after allegedly violating hijab rules in 2022, nationwide protests broke out in protest of the government's treatment of women and pushing for women's rights.Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
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Signs, banners, or clothing displaying messages or logos are also banned to maintain courtroom decorum.Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
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Like class, decorum and modesty go out the window with adulthood.Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 18 Nov. 2024
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Donate today to preserve the quality and integrity of local journalism.Remington Miller, arkansasonline.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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Beyond his studies and sports, Sam’s devotion to his faith is a guiding force in his life, shaping his commitment to kindness, integrity, and service.Caroline Beck, The Indianapolis Star, 9 Dec. 2024
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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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From professional oversight to social propriety, the pedometer served as a subtle but powerful mediator, quantifying life in ways that both reflected and challenged evolving norms of individual accountability and public transparency.Jacqueline D. Wernimont, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 Nov. 2024
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Each season has its own theme, ranging from the seven deadly sins and virtues in season two to an exploration of global literature in season three.Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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More news:New Report Provides Huge Update On Pitcher's Timeline to Arrive in MLB By virtue of his age and lack of experience in Nippon Professional Baseball, Sasaki is not eligible to sign a major league contract, and the triple-digit contract that would certainly come with it.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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The outcome is a society in which the poor lack dignity and solidarity because they are caught in a system that pushes them to loathe their own situation rather than seek community assistance.Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
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How to think about human dignity Our greatest philosophers and spiritual thinkers have considered this same dilemma over the course of centuries.Aja Romano, Vox, 7 Dec. 2024
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But honesty doesn’t mean saying every thought that pops into your head.Krystyna Larrave, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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With great honesty and in gripping detail, Rushdie recounts that terrifying day and his journey to recovery.Annabel Gutterman, TIME, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Decency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decency. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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