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decadence

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


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He’s likely to end up celebrating only his own decadence, poverty of spirit and enormous hubris.

From Salon • May 3, 2026

Perhaps as a rebellion against her partner’s darkness and decadence, Birkin developed a personal style that exuded lightness, naturalness and relatable elegance.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 9, 2025

Critics praised the record's "sky-high ambition" and ""decadence and theatricality"", calling it "one of the strongest debuts in recent memory".

From BBC • Feb. 9, 2024

For the evening, soft suits and overcoats with shimmery surfaces and nearly sheer long knitwear over trousers gave a touch of decadence.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 13, 2024

He had seen men with fourth-grade educations who could barely read making money hand over fist, and he saw the place overcome by decadence and greed until the bust.

From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger




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