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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
The film’s simple, sympathetic decency lends it powerful authenticity — Russell in real life lost his hands while in the Army — that articulated the trauma of PTSD before it was widely understood.
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Will Leitch, Vulture, 3 Mar. 2025
His public defense team, led by Anne Taylor, has tried — to no avail — to remove capital punishment as a sentencing option, arguing that the death penalty is unconstitutional, breaks with evolving standards of decency and is arbitrarily applied.
—Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 15 Mar. 2025
How it got expressed in Tony was not sharp elbows, but a boundless, Midwestern good nature, and decency.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 11 Mar. 2025
Dudes are fighting for everything on the line... Have the decency to look a man in his eyes and not walk away.
—William Lambers, Newsweek, 8 Mar. 2025
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Will Leitch, Vulture, 3 Mar. 2025
His public defense team, led by Anne Taylor, has tried — to no avail — to remove capital punishment as a sentencing option, arguing that the death penalty is unconstitutional, breaks with evolving standards of decency and is arbitrarily applied.
—Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 15 Mar. 2025
How it got expressed in Tony was not sharp elbows, but a boundless, Midwestern good nature, and decency.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 11 Mar. 2025
Dudes are fighting for everything on the line... Have the decency to look a man in his eyes and not walk away.
—William Lambers, Newsweek, 8 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for decency
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In This Article Seating Place Settings Enjoyment Invitations Deadlines Timelines Event etiquette can be tricky, and there are a lot of best practices to keep track of.—
Quincy Bulin,
Southern Living,
21 Mar. 2025
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Judith Martin, who runs the Miss Manners column, agreed with the father of the bride, noting that since a wedding did not take place, under etiquette rules, the presents should be returned.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
People.com,
20 Mar. 2025
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Ultimately, the Islamic Republic temporarily removed the morality police from the streets to ease tensions.—
Mohammad Ayatollahi Tabaar,
Foreign Affairs,
17 Mar. 2025
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The playwright believes this frankness lends the play a relatable and powerful authenticity, prompting audiences to reflect deeply on issues of legacy, morality, and historical accountability.—
Court Stroud,
Forbes,
16 Mar. 2025
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Finding that members continue to engage in willful and concerted disruption of proper decorum, the chair now directs the sergeant at arms to restore order.—
NPR,
NPR,
5 Mar. 2025
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The biggest challenges facing Coral Gables are public safety, irresponsible development, a lack of transparency and a lack of decorum in government.—
Miami Herald Staff,
Miami Herald,
12 Mar. 2025
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In exalting above all other concerns his personal conception of the institutional integrity of the Supreme Court, and by extension the entire judiciary, Roberts has ironically done more than anyone else to delegitimize the courts.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
21 Mar. 2025
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The company is also implementing a data mesh architecture to unify structured and unstructured data, ensuring integrity and compliance as AI becomes more central to operations.—
Peter High,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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Marshall kept pressing the point beyond the bounds of propriety.—
Tevi Troy,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
7 Mar. 2025
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Andrews' nuanced design of P.L. Travers' creation is an astute, mellifluous, and delightfully intimidating creature of talent and propriety — and as the world would realize, so, too, was Andrews.—
EW Staff,
EW.com,
2 Mar. 2025
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By virtue of their ethical obligations to look out for the best interests of the company, a team’s in-house attorneys will generally be on guard for problematic practices and seek to correct them.—
Chris Deubert,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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For whatever reasons, De Niro once again misplaces his sense of American virtue.—
Armond White,
National Review,
21 Mar. 2025
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Humanitarian aid is based on empathy and the recognition that everyone has a right to live with dignity.—
Chen Reis,
The Conversation,
21 Mar. 2025
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So these are formal situations, in which patients are in need of dignity and professional distance.—
Judith Martin,
The Mercury News,
18 Mar. 2025
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Create a brutal truth resume that shocks people with its honesty.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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Through raw honesty and unwavering determination, Jason’s story resonates as a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the importance of self-discovery and acceptance.—
Addie Morfoot,
Variety,
19 Mar. 2025
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“Decency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decency. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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