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as in spirituality
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as in monasticism
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Recent Examples of asceticism
The practice evolved from the broader rise of asceticism, especially among (young, very online) men.
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Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 26 Aug. 2024
That state of affairs has diluted asceticism from the actual, if difficult, rejection of indulgence into a fetish for that abstinence.
—Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 26 Aug. 2024
Answering this call is not about purist asceticism; it is affirmatively oriented toward building community.
—Jishnu Guha-Majumdar, Vox, 8 Aug. 2024
Learning about the Buddha’s Middle Way, a way of life that recognizes and threads the extremes of asceticism and hedonism, provides a way of living life in balance.
—Mitch Hendrickson, The Conversation, 29 July 2024
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Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 26 Aug. 2024
That state of affairs has diluted asceticism from the actual, if difficult, rejection of indulgence into a fetish for that abstinence.
—Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 26 Aug. 2024
Answering this call is not about purist asceticism; it is affirmatively oriented toward building community.
—Jishnu Guha-Majumdar, Vox, 8 Aug. 2024
Learning about the Buddha’s Middle Way, a way of life that recognizes and threads the extremes of asceticism and hedonism, provides a way of living life in balance.
—Mitch Hendrickson, The Conversation, 29 July 2024
See all Example Sentences for asceticism
Recent Examples of Synonyms for asceticism
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As for spirituality and fitness, Mangione called for the revival of traditional Japanese activities such as onsen (hot springs), the Shinto religion and karate.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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The colours and patterns on the kites often reflect elements of local spirituality and beliefs, such as symbols of protection or a connection with the sky and spirits.Vogue, Vogue, 2 Dec. 2024
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Pleasing or terrible smells could also signify holiness or evil.Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 26 Nov. 2024
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God is with us through our best of friends because friendship is holiness at its practical best.Walt Shelton, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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White House coup plots, Jennifer Tilly playing herself possessed by the spirit of the demon doll Tiffany, and Chucky grappling with his own morality couldn't save this tenacious little series.EW Staff, EW.com, 6 Dec. 2024
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Incorporating a mixture of bodycam, dash-camera, and cellphone footage to create a cinema verité effect, the innovative series explores the morality of protecting and serving a community.Denise Petski, Deadline, 5 Dec. 2024
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His death, at the hands of those consumed by hatred, is a devastating loss not just for his family or the Chabad community, but for all who cherish faith, unity, and the sanctity of life.Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2024
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The executive is referring to the younger audiences who have become more emboldened to share this lengthy material from the sanctity of the cineplex, where phones are supposed to be banned.Matt Donnelly, Variety, 26 Nov. 2024
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An incongruity of ideals shaped by age, gender and religious devotion may place a family at a standstill, but the recognition of them becomes a sign of progress.Stephen Saito, Variety, 18 Dec. 2024
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Gabbard identifies with the Vaishnava tradition, a tradition within the Hindu umbrella that privileges devotion to One Supreme Being in the form of Sri Krishna.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
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“Asceticism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/asceticism. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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