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as in intentness
a mental state free of jesting or trifling
an abrupt sobriety fell over the group when they heard the news
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as in temperance
voluntary restraint in the satisfaction of one's appetites
although she can afford to wear anything, she practices a sartorial sobriety that bespeaks class and taste
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Recent Examples of sobriety
Bear began following sobriety podcasts and social media accounts.
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Adrianna Rodriguez, USA TODAY, 23 Dec. 2024
The reality program also followed the DJ’s struggle with alcohol and his sobriety journey, as well as his relationship with girlfriend Ally Lewber.
—Anna Chan, Billboard, 12 Dec. 2024
And in that clearing, there’s a deeper exhale into herself: an existential sobriety and awareness of time passing, making everything glisten in a new light.
—Rebekah Pahl, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
Bam Margera focuses on the Jackass and Viva La Bam star’s tumultuous journey toward sobriety.
—Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Dec. 2024
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Adrianna Rodriguez, USA TODAY, 23 Dec. 2024
The reality program also followed the DJ’s struggle with alcohol and his sobriety journey, as well as his relationship with girlfriend Ally Lewber.
—Anna Chan, Billboard, 12 Dec. 2024
And in that clearing, there’s a deeper exhale into herself: an existential sobriety and awareness of time passing, making everything glisten in a new light.
—Rebekah Pahl, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
Bam Margera focuses on the Jackass and Viva La Bam star’s tumultuous journey toward sobriety.
—Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sobriety
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But, according to temperance advocates, that paled in comparison to the danger posed by pregnant white women who drank.Elizabeth Marshall / Made by History, TIME, 23 Oct. 2024
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Research reveals that the character dimension of temperance (being patient, calm, composed, self-controlled and prudent) is chronically underdeveloped, weakening the foundation of other character strengths like drive and accountability.Mary Crossan, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
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Amid this devastation, the city’s annual celebration of cinematic and musical achievement feels simultaneously distant and urgent, with events delayed and reimagined to reflect the moment’s gravity.Shelby Stewart, Essence, 16 Jan. 2025
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The answer likely sits in the world of quantum gravity, which remains an unsolved problem in physics.Paul Sutter, Ars Technica, 14 Jan. 2025
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The on-pitch toil from Sean Dyche’s team merited such a response, but now the hard work starts in earnest for all, including TFG.Patrick Boyland, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
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The invite to come by rang in earnest when your boy said it.Jennifer Harlan, New York Times, 13 Dec. 2024
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“Sobriety.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sobriety. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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