How to Use decadence in a Sentence

decadence

noun
  • The book condemns the decadence of modern society.
  • This dip is decadence in a dish.
    — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 3 June 2026
  • The green chile cuts nicely through the decadence of the pork.
    — Cindy Carcamo, Los Angeles Times, 28 July 2024
  • This is the nether region of decadence.
    — Dan Piepenbring, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
  • The work recalls a kind of primeval decadence, in the best sense of that word.
    — R. Daniel Foster, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
  • Enjoy them as is or dip them in chocolate for a touch of decadence.
    — Hannah Agran, Midwest Living, 29 Apr. 2026
  • Serving up a slice is decadence on a plate, with a little brunch flair.
    — Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 14 Nov. 2025
  • Khrushchev argued that the goods were a sign of modern decadence.
    — Justin Worland, Time, 24 Oct. 2025
  • When they are named, the aim is to seduce with a touch of whimsy and decadence.
    — Joel Hart, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2025
  • Porter loved parties and decadence; was married but had many male lovers.
    — John Edward Hasse, WSJ, 25 Nov. 2022
  • Start with a slice of raclette cheese, melted into decadence.
    — Brad A. Johnson, Orange County Register, 7 Apr. 2017
  • Add a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top to take this to the next level of decadence.
    — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 23 Oct. 2025
  • Served in a dish as large as your head, the rich decadence is the perfect finish to the evening.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Mar. 2026
  • Drizzle with caramel sauce for extra decadence.
    — Nicole Hopper, Southern Living, 11 Nov. 2025
  • Get this for the friend who likes to cosplay as a very good baker and who doesn’t like to skimp on the decadence.
    — Kate Kassin, Bon Appétit, 29 Nov. 2023
  • The soft, tender flesh melted in my mouth, tasting of decadence.
    — Christie Wilcox, Discover Magazine, 12 Oct. 2013
  • Our bloated budget is over-burdened by waste, fraud, and decadence.
    — Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
  • Total decadence—sweet and savory with a little kick.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Mar. 2026
  • The servers brought the food out table by table with a choreographed panache that added to the night's decadence.
    — USA TODAY, 9 Sep. 2023
  • The overall effect is one of decadence laced with a creeping sense of horror.
    — Charlie Jane Anders, Washington Post, 7 Feb. 2023
  • Dalí loathes abstract painting, to the point of regarding it as a form of decadence.
    — Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 18 Sep. 2022
  • Aging in French oak barrels gives the wine extra body and a creme brulée decadence.
    — Dave McIntyre, Washington Post, 16 June 2022
  • But definitely indulge in the creamy decadence of the green tea crème brulee.
    — Beth Segal, cleveland, 3 Jan. 2020
  • Yet, the show fails to nail the decadence of true Old Hollywood film noir.
    — Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 22 May 2026
  • Evoking the same decadence as an ultra creamy and sweet dessert, this mist is a velvety gourmand.
    — Kiana Murden, Vogue, 4 Mar. 2025
  • This luscious potato salad has a kick from the jalapenos, as well as the decadence of bacon and cheese.
    — Natalie Rizzo, Redbook, 11 July 2023
  • However, despite its decadence, the home has not fared well on the market.
    — Kelly Corbett, House Beautiful, 13 May 2021
  • For this reason, decadence is a timeless lifestyle.
    — Olivia Kan-Sperling, Artforum, 2 May 2026
  • This fluffy decadence has made its way into every edition of her parish’s cookbook since the dawn of time.
    — Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 1 Dec. 2020
  • The sets are more generous in size so sleeping in these might be akin to swimming in a pool of soft decadence.
    — Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 20 Jan. 2026

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