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decadent

[dek-uh-duhnt, dih-kayd-nt] / ˈdɛk ə dənt, dɪˈkeɪd nt /


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Two perfectly-tuned sets, retrofitted for this decadent monolith.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 4, 2026

Similarly decadent but less expensive are the two mini-hot dogs with caviar and pickled shallots sold for $39 at the Bar Room at the Modern, inside the Museum of Modern Art in New York City.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 6, 2026

Grigoryan cites the famous Big Mec — celebrity chef Ludo Lefebvre’s decadent, French-inspired burger at Petit Trois — which costs $38.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 13, 2026

The fascinating tale of how the U.S. earned its reputation for decadent fried food: Quick, close your eyes and think of the most American dish you can.

From Slate ● Jul. 6, 2026

That’s because our tea is rich and milky with spices in it, and our sweets are nutty, moist, and decadent.

From "Amina's Song" by Hena Khan


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