1
as in intentness
a mental state free of jesting or trifling
an abrupt sobriety fell over the group when they heard the news
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as in temperance
voluntary restraint in the satisfaction of one's appetites
although she can afford to wear anything, she practices a sartorial sobriety that bespeaks class and taste
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Recent Examples of sobriety
Basic sobriety tests include standing on one leg, walking and turning, while advanced methods involve things like finger-to-nose and balance tests, according to the N.C. Department of Health & Human Services.
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Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 4 Apr. 2025
But Jim and Frank, who’s suddenly bingeing on drugs and alcohol after months of sobriety, both seem to be in some physical danger.
—Eliana Dockterman, Time, 4 Apr. 2025
A lot of art about addiction comes from this wizened, stable perspective of sobriety.
—Meaghan Garvey, Pitchfork, 3 Apr. 2025
Miranda allegedly failed field sobriety testing and was taken into custody before being transported to Troop H in Hartford.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 1 Apr. 2025
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Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 4 Apr. 2025
But Jim and Frank, who’s suddenly bingeing on drugs and alcohol after months of sobriety, both seem to be in some physical danger.
—Eliana Dockterman, Time, 4 Apr. 2025
A lot of art about addiction comes from this wizened, stable perspective of sobriety.
—Meaghan Garvey, Pitchfork, 3 Apr. 2025
Miranda allegedly failed field sobriety testing and was taken into custody before being transported to Troop H in Hartford.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 1 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sobriety
Noun
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Supporters aligned with the temperance movement used Weston’s walks to advance their agenda—since Weston was a teetotaler, sponsors and cheerleaders trumpeted his feats as evidence that sobriety was healthy.—
The Editors,
JSTOR Daily,
26 Mar. 2025
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For instance, trust will be eroded when a person demonstrates a lack of temperance, which manifests as being agitated, impatient, inattentive, rash, and anxious instead of being composed, patient, prudent, self-controlled, and calm.—
Mary Crossan,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Miami is loaded with international stars and commands the most gravity in the league right now, but LAFC offers heavyweights of its own.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
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Huston kept the type of cancer private, while emphasizing the gravity of learning about the diagnoses.—
Charisma Madarang,
Rolling Stone,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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After a brief moment mourning Acacia, the episode this week starts in earnest with the reading challenge.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
28 Feb. 2025
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The work on finding the right pieces starts in earnest in Indianapolis.—
Troy Renck,
The Denver Post,
21 Feb. 2025
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“Sobriety.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sobriety. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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