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as in sacrifice
voluntary restraint in the satisfaction of one's appetites
They moved off the grid to live a life of austerity.
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as in gruffness
the quality or state of being stern and serious in manner or appearance
His air of austerity tends to put others off.
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as in misery
the state of lacking sufficient money or material possessions
His family spent years living in austerity during the recession.
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Recent Examples of austerity
Despite the austerity of its reflections on this period of westernization, Tsuta’s winking sense of humor manages to shine through.
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Kambole Campbell, IndieWire, 5 Nov. 2024
However, Barnier's austerity plan—which includes €40 billion ($42 billion) in spending cuts and €20 billion ($21 billion) in new taxes—has heightened tensions, fueling discord in the National Assembly and causing the political crisis.
—Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
In today’s newsletter, Jon Lee Anderson reports on the slash-and-burn austerity measures in Argentina that have earned admiration from Trump acolytes.
—Hannah Jocelyn, The New Yorker, 3 Dec. 2024
But whether with the stern austerity of the Bene Gesserit base on Wallach IX or the cancerous grandeur that could potentially swallow up the Corrino family on Salusa Secundus, Meyer thought through how well, or how harshly, history would have treated them.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 2 Dec. 2024
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Kambole Campbell, IndieWire, 5 Nov. 2024
However, Barnier's austerity plan—which includes €40 billion ($42 billion) in spending cuts and €20 billion ($21 billion) in new taxes—has heightened tensions, fueling discord in the National Assembly and causing the political crisis.
—Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
In today’s newsletter, Jon Lee Anderson reports on the slash-and-burn austerity measures in Argentina that have earned admiration from Trump acolytes.
—Hannah Jocelyn, The New Yorker, 3 Dec. 2024
But whether with the stern austerity of the Bene Gesserit base on Wallach IX or the cancerous grandeur that could potentially swallow up the Corrino family on Salusa Secundus, Meyer thought through how well, or how harshly, history would have treated them.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 2 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for austerity
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Read: Thanksgiving should be in October Attending a less-than-thrilling shindig, anyway, isn’t necessarily a noble sacrifice.Faith Hill, The Atlantic, 16 Dec. 2024
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Being apart from them was a painful sacrifice, but the promise of Canadian residency for her and eventually her children seemed worth it.Kate Linthicum, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024
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There’s a certain irony in the fact that those on the celebrity circuit — who appear to hover above the mundanity and misery of cubicle working and employee dress codes — are embracing this staunch symbol of corporate professionalism.Leah Dolan, CNN, 17 Dec. 2024
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Living with an ever-present feeling of sadness and misery will break you.Terina Allen, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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The winners in each discipline of the Street Style Pro will earn automatic invites to X Games Aspen 2025, making for an incredible opportunity for up-and-coming athletes.Michelle Bruton, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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Here are other compelling new reads of the past week Trump lacks discipline and a gameplan.David Plazas, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
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And, for a population just one generation removed from near-universal poverty, Western celebrations of India’s mystical asceticism hold little appeal.Peter Martin, Foreign Affairs, 15 Apr. 2015
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Louise tells tales of drunkenness, asceticism, death.Yiyun Li, Harper's Magazine, 23 Sep. 2024
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The poignant portrayal of the struggles of the woman, the stark caste differences and heart-wrenching deprivation won the film wide critical acclaim.Sweta Kaushal, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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Studies have also shown relationships between sleep and circadian rhythm deprivation and mental health problems, drug use, speeding, delinquent behaviors, educational performance, and employment salaries.Addy Bink, The Hill, 15 Dec. 2024
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Medical examiners mentioned physical restraint and Tasers, in part, in some of the causes of those deaths.Shira Moolten, Sun Sentinel, 13 Dec. 2024
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Use of force In the DOJ investigation released last March, federal officials said LMPD officers used excessive force too often, including unjustified neck restraints and unnecessary use of tasers and police dogs.Connor Giffin, The Courier-Journal, 13 Dec. 2024
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Now, Miami head coach Mike McDaniel has offered a huge update on the severity of Waddle's injury.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
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Depending on the severity of your condition, your healthcare provider may recommend both types of treatments.Ashley Wong, Health, 10 Dec. 2024
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Health bills are the leading cause of personal bankruptcy.Ken Alltucker, USA TODAY, 15 Dec. 2024
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Health care expenses are a top cause of bankruptcy in the U.S., a 2019 study published in the American Journal of Public Health found.Gretchen Morgenson, NBC News, 13 Dec. 2024
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“Austerity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/austerity. Accessed 25 Dec. 2024.
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