as in purity
abstention from sexual intercourse
a widower who has maintained absolute celibacy since the death of his wife
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Recent Examples of celibacy
Their spinsterhood took on an ominous cast, their celibacy no longer evidence of pure, Christian love, but now suggestive of physical, emotional, and intellectual degeneracy.
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Natalie Kinkade, JSTOR Daily, 25 Sep. 2024
In recent times, several Black celebrities have come out to discuss their celibacy journeys.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 12 Sep. 2024
But for some people, choosing to put their hookups and love life on hold can be just as fulfilling—and celibacy spells are definitely having a moment.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 2 Aug. 2024
Mýa is letting fans in on her years-long celibacy journey.
—Njera Perkins, Peoplemag, 31 July 2024
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Natalie Kinkade, JSTOR Daily, 25 Sep. 2024
In recent times, several Black celebrities have come out to discuss their celibacy journeys.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 12 Sep. 2024
But for some people, choosing to put their hookups and love life on hold can be just as fulfilling—and celibacy spells are definitely having a moment.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 2 Aug. 2024
Mýa is letting fans in on her years-long celibacy journey.
—Njera Perkins, Peoplemag, 31 July 2024
See all Example Sentences for celibacy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for celibacy
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On the palate, the wine exhibits exceptions intensity, texture, purity and dull bodied finish with velvety, but noticeable tannins.Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
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Plus, it’s tested for purity and potency by third-party labs.April Benshosan, Glamour, 18 Dec. 2024
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Related Stories Robin Williams, who apparently has taken a vow of comic chastity since winning his Good Will Hunting Oscar, plays the robot who wants to be a man.Kirk Honeycutt, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Dec. 2024
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The disagreement surfaced in April 2023 after Olson accused their Reverend Mother Teresa Agnes Gerlach of breaking her chastity vows by having an online love affair with Father Philip Johnson, a former priest from the diocese in Raleigh, N.C., per Chron.Charna Flam, People.com, 4 Dec. 2024
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My abstinence journey started after a difficult breakup around three years ago.Jenna Ryu, SELF, 2 Aug. 2024
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Foster also conducted basketball clinics around the world, speaking about the benefits of abstinence in Uganda at a time when the AIDS epidemic was ravaging the country.Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2024
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“Celibacy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/celibacy. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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