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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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Biles explores the sacrifices but also the pressure that comes with sustained success.Kanzah Maktoum, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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Yet in pregnancy, Mama Rice Pudding transforms into something more complex—a creative block that threatens to silence Shafak’s literary voice by forbidding books and demanding the sacrifice of artistic pursuits at the altar of maternal duty.Fidan Cheikosman, JSTOR Daily, 1 Jan. 2025
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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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The new law mandates that children must be informed of their rights — including the right to contact state social service workers and the California Office of the Foster Care Ombudsperson — within one day of seclusion or restraints being used.Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Orange County Register, 27 Dec. 2024
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The suspect, 55-year-old Rose Anderson of Houston, appeared before the Harris County Magistrate on Sunday, Dec. 22, where she was charged with injury to a child and unlawful restraint.Luke Chinman, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
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Recovery from bird flu in dogs depends on the severity of the infection and the timeliness of care.David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Dec. 2024
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The severity of the disease in children almost assuredly is exacerbated by malnutrition.Dave Wessner, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
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The Container Store, a 46-year-old retail chain, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Sunday.Brittney Melton, NPR, 24 Dec. 2024
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After months of store closures and filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, discount retail chain Big Lots is preparing to go out of business.Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 20 Dec. 2024
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“Austerity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/austerity. Accessed 6 Jan. 2025.
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