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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
The two-time Oscar winner will hit a major milestone in his sobriety journey: 10 years alcohol- and drug-free.
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Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 20 Nov. 2024
Viewers will note that much is missing from the film, including John’s journey to sobriety, his AIDS activism and his friendships with younger musicians like Brandi Carlile, who co-wrote the movie’s titular song.
—Caitlin Huston, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Nov. 2024
In a recent interview with Esquire, the Gladiator II entertainer opened up about his journey to sobriety.
—Marc Griffin, VIBE.com, 20 Nov. 2024
According to state police, Benvenuto reportedly failed standardized field sobriety testing and was arrested.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 14 Nov. 2024
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Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 20 Nov. 2024
Viewers will note that much is missing from the film, including John’s journey to sobriety, his AIDS activism and his friendships with younger musicians like Brandi Carlile, who co-wrote the movie’s titular song.
—Caitlin Huston, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Nov. 2024
In a recent interview with Esquire, the Gladiator II entertainer opened up about his journey to sobriety.
—Marc Griffin, VIBE.com, 20 Nov. 2024
According to state police, Benvenuto reportedly failed standardized field sobriety testing and was arrested.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 14 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sobriety
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Following a series of phone calls to the bank, none of which were notable for their diplomatic temperance on my part, an underwriter clarified that my business credit report had been flagged, not my personal one—a detail the form letter had failed to clarify.Levi King, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
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Yet, the history of the temperance movement exposes the danger of these tactics.Elizabeth Marshall / Made by History, TIME, 23 Oct. 2024
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The Trump administration must recognize the gravity of this geopolitical struggle and invest accordingly.Mitch McConnell, Foreign Affairs, 16 Dec. 2024
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Brian Thompson’s job as CEO automatically placed him in the category of oppressor, thereby diminishing the moral gravity of his murder.Matthew Continetti, National Review, 14 Dec. 2024
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The trek starts in earnest on April 29 in Salt Lake City and will run through July 1 in San Francisco.SPIN Staff, SPIN, 19 Nov. 2024
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Alec Baldwin’s involuntary manslaughter trial in the Rust set shooting started in earnest on Wednesday, July 10, in Santa Fe, New Mexico, with opening statements.Victoria Bekiempis, Vulture, 10 July 2024
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“Sobriety.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sobriety. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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