as in decrease
the amount by which something is lessened
a diminution of 60 percent over the course of the month
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Recent Examples of diminution
But conservatives criticized the move as a diminution of U.S. strength, and even the Democratic National Committee declined to endorse it.
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Scott Kraft, Los Angeles Times, 29 Dec. 2024
That in turn pushes prices lower and causes a further diminution in liquidity supply.
—Kevin Coldiron, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
The same diminution is currently happening to the composition of an opening paragraph with a clear thesis statement.
—Stephen Marche, The Atlantic, 27 Sep. 2024
Authentic liberals and conservatives should not deplore the Supreme Court’s long-overdue diminution of juristocracy and the imperial presidency.
—George Liebmann, Baltimore Sun, 21 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for diminution
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The steady decrease has prompted worries among some community members, who blame it on a deliberate campaign of misinformation and rhetoric from Republican lawmakers and President Donald Trump.—
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Moderna said the decrease was mainly due to the earlier launch of the newest iteration of its Covid shot last year, which shifted sales into the third quarter.—
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That figure, according to the bureau, includes monetary compensation, principal reductions, canceled debts and other consumer relief.—
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As the political landscape shifts with a Trump-Musk administration, one of the most immediate and profound impacts will be a reduction in government waste.—
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First things first: acne scars are a combination of pigmentation left over from inflammation and the dents in the skin left behind after acne breakouts.—
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Photos often show the exact device, including any scratches, dents or screen damage.—
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In the United States, there have been recent declines in some parents getting their children vaccinated, driven largely by the spread of misinformation, including the misconception that vaccination may be tied to autism.—
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In total, German exports added up to 1.56 trillion euros last year, a 1.2% decline compared with 2023.—
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But on the third drop, the steel plates of what looked like a submarine flashed into view.—
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Some states have experienced drops at the pumps, while in others, the cost of gas has increased.—
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“Diminution.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diminution. Accessed 27 Feb. 2025.
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