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decadence

[dek-uh-duhns, dih-keyd-ns] / ˈdɛk ə dəns, dɪˈkeɪd ns /


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Recorded largely in the steamy, sweltering basement of Richards’ rented French villa, Nellecôte, “Exile” reeks of filth, decadence and decay.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 10, 2026

The cinematic language suggests that Burning Man may be debauched, pointless and a massive indulgence, but that it also champions decadence in pursuit of freedom.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 7, 2026

This time, he’s rewriting the entire script, to be staged on a set decked out in the definitive material of autocratic decadence: gold.

From Slate Jun. 11, 2026

I loved how Gail phrased it as "leading up to the high castle of oyster decadence."

From Salon Jun. 5, 2024

I reluctantly lift my chocolate decadence to trade for his tiramisu.

From "I'll Give You the Sun" by Jandy Nelson




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