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as in nice
conforming to a high standard of morality or virtue
as decent and kind a couple as you could ever hope to meet
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as in honorable
following the accepted rules of moral conduct
demanded nothing less than decent behavior by the troops serving overseas
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as in proper
following the established traditions of refined society and good taste
decent clothing for someone attending a funeral, if only as a friend of a friend
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as in pure
free from any trace of the coarse or indecent
students were warned that their skits could be funny but still had to remain decent
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as in adequate
of a level of quality that meets one's needs or standards
he did a decent job on the project, but there's still room for improvement
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Recent Examples of decent
With a speedy 165Hz refresh rate that can lock to AMD graphics cards to reduce glitches, and sharp WQHD resolution, this is a decent display that looks even better with a 33% discount.
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K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 27 May 2025
The all-wheel-drive version will get to sixty miles per hour in a very decent six seconds.
—Kevin Sintumuang, Outside Online, 26 May 2025
In the latest Noble Predictive Insights poll, Hobbs has a decent favorability rating but Kelly scores a bit higher, while newly elected Gallego leads the pack.
—Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 25 May 2025
At a press conference for the film, Aster was asked if all that was left for the United States was a decent into civil war.
—Thomas Page, CNN Money, 24 May 2025
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K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 27 May 2025
The all-wheel-drive version will get to sixty miles per hour in a very decent six seconds.
—Kevin Sintumuang, Outside Online, 26 May 2025
In the latest Noble Predictive Insights poll, Hobbs has a decent favorability rating but Kelly scores a bit higher, while newly elected Gallego leads the pack.
—Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 25 May 2025
At a press conference for the film, Aster was asked if all that was left for the United States was a decent into civil war.
—Thomas Page, CNN Money, 24 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for decent
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Wilson completed a pass to Dee Eskridge, who made a nice one-handed catch with cornerback Kendall Sheffield in coverage.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
28 May 2025
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Personally choosing to use less water is a nice start, but grander actions will be needed to effectively address the interrelated issues that drive the overuse of water.—
Suwanna Gauntlett Upjohn,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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The comparison with Lexus is honorable but not accurate.—
Josh Max,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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We were honored because our parents were honorable.—
Harriette Cole,
Mercury News,
19 May 2025
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Cabinet hardware jigs vary slightly in design, so follow the manufacturer’s instructions for proper use.—
Kamron Sanders,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 May 2025
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But on March 1, 1954, President Dwight Eisenhower issued a proclamation on the proper times.—
Chloe Mayer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 May 2025
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Here are some of the best words to describe his work: simple, clean, clear, pure and, above all, elegant.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2025
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Over the years, the coin's size and composition changed, moving from pure copper to a copper-zinc blend.—
Alia Shoaib,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 May 2025
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This will give you adequate time to find the perfect viewing location and watch the sun glide between the skyscrapers.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Outside Online,
27 May 2025
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Maintaining adequate vitamin D levels has benefits, including: Bone health: Women reach peak bone mass around 30.—
Amy Brownstein,
Verywell Health,
27 May 2025
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Like so many good honest people with common sense who work hard and pay taxes, the Democrat party has abandoned them.—
Andrew Stanton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 May 2025
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Because spontaneous conversations are harder in a hybrid environment, actively create spaces for honest discussions.—
Ayaskant Sarangi,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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Skills like empathy, cultural understanding and ethical decision-making can’t be replicated by algorithms.—
Braden Yuill,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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The woman's family later filed a lawsuit against Willet and his organization, questioning the circumstances surrounding her death and the legal and ethical oversight — or lack thereof — in her use of the pod, per the outlets.—
Christina Coulter,
People.com,
3 June 2025
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Instead, Storm reached the bottom rope to a polite pop from Glendale.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
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Sometimes the threat of a fine can produce better results than a polite request.—
Gary Singer,
Sun Sentinel,
22 May 2025
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“Decent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decent. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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