decadence

Example Sentences

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His brush with Broadway decadence during the Tony Awards hoopla for “English” opened his eyes to the disparities of the scene.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

The Pollen-Isherwood story provides a lesson about the danger of decadence for the reigning hegemon in the face of a rising challenger.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 10, 2026

TJ’s Tiniest Chocolate Chip Cookies may be “tiny,” but they certainly don’t skimp on decadence and chocolate chips.

From Salon • Aug. 22, 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

Or again, had he seen me and been silent out of sophistication, decadence, over-civilization?

From "Invisible Man" by Ralph Ellison