DEVALUATION Synonyms: 39 Similar and Opposite Words

devaluation

noun

Definition of devaluation

as in degradation

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Recent Examples of devaluation Economic hardship and devaluations of the rial were key factors behind major anti-government protests at the start of the year. — CBS News, 28 Apr. 2026 All jobs have a performative aspect to them, but when people engage in make-believe in exchange for money, there’s often a devaluation of that work. — Erin Qualey, Vulture, 15 Apr. 2026 Iran is reportedly planning to charge firms in cryptocurrency to pass through the strait — $1 per barrel of oil — a move that reflects how the regime’s digital currency ecosystem has grown due to sanctions and the rial’s devaluation, The Wall Street Journal wrote. — J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 9 Apr. 2026 The changes – which included a devaluation of the local currency – have started to bring Nigerian inflation under control, stabilized the monetary unit, and spurred investment in the oil, gas and agricultural sectors. — Emele Onu, Bloomberg, 7 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for devaluation

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Noun

Such validation prevents knowledge base degradation affecting future business decisions.

— Ipsita Mohanty, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
Water quality and degradation of lawns or golf courses are also common.

— Mark Vrtiska, The Conversation, 30 July 2026

Definition of degradation

Noun

After a dismal two years of weakening demand, falling sales, and damage to its brand by Elon Musk’s political activities, Tesla’s road to recovery continues apace.

— Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 22 July 2026
Gradual weakening is expected over the next several days, forecasters said.

— Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 22 July 2026

Definition of weakening

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In September 2024, state economists attributed the drop in play to a decline in scratch-off sales as consumers faced inflationary pressures coming out of the COVID-19 pandemic period, which saw a spike in Lottery purchases.

— Jim Turner, Miami Herald, 30 July 2026
Originally housing offices, its heyday in Detroit’s industrial age was brief, sliding into decline in the 1960s and ultimately going vacant.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 July 2026

Definition of decline

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Yes, the two men reportedly had a falling out that would keep Harry from the game.

— Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 8 June 2026
Garnett, who had a falling out with previous owner Glen Taylor after his career was over, reached an agreement last year with the team to serve as an ambassador.

— CBS News, CBS News, 13 Apr. 2026

Definition of falling

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The system detects gamma rays released when atomic nuclei collide and decay, giving researchers a direct look at the forces holding atomic cores together.

— Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 1 Aug. 2026
In many cities, the autonomy of drug users has taken precedence over nearly everything and everyone else, not least working-class families like Monsegur’s who must live alongside addicts and accept dystopian decay.

— Michael Powell, The Atlantic, 30 July 2026

Definition of decay

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The illness causes nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord to die, leading to a degeneration of muscle control.

— Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 30 June 2026
The finding challenges long-standing anatomical assumptions and links spinal lymphatic dysfunction to neurological disorders and vertebral degeneration, reframing just how central this network is to whole-body health.

— Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 29 June 2026

Definition of degeneration

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Anastasiia Kosu could probably fill in Coffey’s minutes, but that would still be a downgrade, and Coffey’s matching salary ($350,000) could only bring back a player such as Julie Allemand or one of the Samuelson sisters.

— Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 30 July 2026
Its rival Fitch has been at the center of a high-profile row with the African Export-Import Bank this year over a ratings downgrade, leading both parties to sever ties with each other.

— Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 29 July 2026

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