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as in spirituality
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as in monasticism
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Recent Examples of asceticism
Related Articles The store’s interior design is in the direction of minimalist asceticism, though warm elements add balance.
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Alexa Tietjen, WWD, 13 Sep. 2024
The practice evolved from the broader rise of asceticism, especially among (young, very online) men.
—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
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Alexa Tietjen, WWD, 13 Sep. 2024
The practice evolved from the broader rise of asceticism, especially among (young, very online) men.
—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
See All Example Sentences for asceticism
Recent Examples of Synonyms for asceticism
Noun
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Jewell is the guide through this green paradise where spirituality returns amid statues of Tibetan and Hindu deities.—
Sarah Moreno,
Miami Herald,
20 Mar. 2025
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Blue Gold Gray Sage Silver Spiritual Middle Names Parents are getting in tune with their spirituality or religious views in a more unique way.—
Anna Halkidis,
Parents,
18 Mar. 2025
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So if a film can convey that or suggest that— CS: There’s nothing holier… There’s a holiness to Leigh’s films because of that.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
19 Mar. 2025
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McKinney grew up attending an evangelical church in Texas where she was taught that her tendency to gossip would keep her from holiness.—
Alexandra Schwartz,
The New Yorker,
17 Mar. 2025
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Ultimately, the Islamic Republic temporarily removed the morality police from the streets to ease tensions.—
Mohammad Ayatollahi Tabaar,
Foreign Affairs,
17 Mar. 2025
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The playwright believes this frankness lends the play a relatable and powerful authenticity, prompting audiences to reflect deeply on issues of legacy, morality, and historical accountability.—
Court Stroud,
Forbes,
16 Mar. 2025
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Apple has long been a vocal proponent of the sanctity of its users’ personal data.—
Ewan Spence,
Forbes,
16 Mar. 2025
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If expressed with love for the sanctity of all life, even within disagreements, a wiser choice may be to navigate us toward constructive routes to peace and understanding.—
U T Readers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Mar. 2025
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Toni Kroos’ devotion to his Adidas Adipure 11s is a legend.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
27 Mar. 2025
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His mother’s devotion to Joyner’s show, which ended in 2019, made an impression on Charlamagne.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
25 Mar. 2025
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“Asceticism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/asceticism. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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