cheapen

Example Sentences

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Both seasons of the show demonstrate that only the wealthy can afford to indulge in extreme emotional displays or cheapen honest ones.

From Salon • Apr. 23, 2026

The Japanese government doesn’t want its currency to cheapen dramatically; that makes it more expensive for Japanese citizens to buy what they need.

From Barron's • Jan. 26, 2026

For some Snoopy enthusiasts, the high volume of Snoopy products borders on oversaturation, threatening to cheapen the spirit of the character.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 23, 2025

Some customers on social media fretted that Anta, a mass-market brand, might cheapen the reputation of Arc’teryx.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 6, 2025

I don’t like to throw the L-word around; it’s too good and rare a feeling to cheapen with overuse.

From "Turtles All the Way Down" by John Green