decadent
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Some Ohioans were adamant that I try their state’s Johnny dish, the Johnny Marzetti, a decadent casserole with ground beef, sausage, pasta, tomato sauce and cheese.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 28, 2026
At 43, Laferte’s vocal cords have reached a decadent peak — angry and ragged, deliciously wounded.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 21, 2026
A place outsiders might dismiss as decadent was also where money was raised, grief was gathered and a frightened community turned nightlife into a lifeline.
From Salon ● Jul. 20, 2026
Chinese companies also are making gains in other decadent foods such as caviar and truffles.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 13, 2026
“I should have known. May I ask where the money comes from to support this decadent whimsy of yours?”
From "A Confederacy of Dunces" by John Kennedy Toole
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