diminution

noun

ˌdi-mə-ˈnü-shən How to pronounce diminution (audio)
Definition of diminutionnext
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 Several reasons account for this diminution. — Jason Fogelson, AJC.com, 20 Mar. 2026 The recent release of the Jeffrey Epstein files, revealing the involvement of numerous high-profile figures, has laid bare the diminution of trust in modern society —and the urgent need to reverse the slide. — Robert B. Tucker, Forbes.com, 27 Feb. 2026 There may be some pressure as well on institutions to reduce tuition; and the major question is whether doing so might result in diminution of necessary instruction and training, particularly in person. — Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2025 Of course, the early witnesses to Tongan culture were the agents of its disruption and diminution. — Literary Hub, 21 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for diminution
Recent Examples of Synonyms for diminution
  1. decrease
  2. reduction
  3. dent
  4. decline
  5. drop
Noun
  • The 90-day decrease is typically anywhere from 70 to 100 points.
    — Ryley Amond, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Depending on your loan terms, your rate could increase, decrease or stay the same.
    — Rebecca Safier, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of decrease
Noun
  • Top establishments like London's Hélène Darroze at The Connaught, a three-star restaurant, offer flexible à la carte lunch options for under £100, a significant reduction from their standard tasting menus.
    — Carinne Geil Botta, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Recent school closures have helped the district to be able to make that reduction.
    — Austin Horn, Miami Herald, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of reduction
Noun
  • As always when talking about cutting spending, no one ever begins to detail enough spending cuts to make a dent in our deficits.
    — Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026
  • The public and private markets are awash with cash for anyone with a plan to make a dent in Nvidia’s lead.
    — Bloomberg, Mercury News, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of dent
Noun
  • That rapid decline makes the question of how coach Dan Campbell and the team rebound one of the most interesting in the entire league.
    — NBC Sports, NBC news, 26 Aug. 2026
  • The local enrollment declines are mostly concentrated in local districts’ elementary schools.
    — Steven Walker, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of decline
Noun
  • The surprise drop kicked off a 60-day countdown for the re-issue.
    — Caché McClay, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Smooth it through damp hair before styling or use a few drops on dry lengths for an extra hit of shine and polish.
    — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of drop

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“Diminution.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diminution. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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