as in abstinence
Related Words
Relevance
Dissimilar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of teetotalism
Arguably, the relationship between progressivism and teetotalism was further cemented during the Biden Administration.
—
Alexander Nazaryan, New Yorker, 29 Jan. 2026
Drink makers are also facing an existential threat from a growing tide of teetotalism, especially from Gen Z drinkers.
—Ryan Hogg, Fortune Europe, 30 Jan. 2024
Colorado Off-Slope Experience Even though Utah has a reputation for tilting toward teetotalism, this battle isn’t a walkover for Colorado.
—Julie Jag, The Salt Lake Tribune, 19 Dec. 2022
Among Cogswell’s obsessions was teetotalism.
—John Kelly, Washington Post, 27 Aug. 2022
For the past few years, Americans have increasingly dabbled with teetotalism.
—Paul Stephen, ExpressNews.com, 25 Jan. 2020
Perhaps a sequel might suggest that Adolf Hitler’s teetotalism put him in a tetchy mood; a relaxing glass of schnapps might have kept him out of Poland.
—New York Times, 30 May 2018
Alexander Nazaryan, New Yorker, 29 Jan. 2026
Drink makers are also facing an existential threat from a growing tide of teetotalism, especially from Gen Z drinkers.
—Ryan Hogg, Fortune Europe, 30 Jan. 2024
Colorado Off-Slope Experience Even though Utah has a reputation for tilting toward teetotalism, this battle isn’t a walkover for Colorado.
—Julie Jag, The Salt Lake Tribune, 19 Dec. 2022
Among Cogswell’s obsessions was teetotalism.
—John Kelly, Washington Post, 27 Aug. 2022
For the past few years, Americans have increasingly dabbled with teetotalism.
—Paul Stephen, ExpressNews.com, 25 Jan. 2020
Perhaps a sequel might suggest that Adolf Hitler’s teetotalism put him in a tetchy mood; a relaxing glass of schnapps might have kept him out of Poland.
—New York Times, 30 May 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for teetotalism
Noun
-
Ash Wednesday and Good Friday are mandatory days of fasting and abstinence for Catholics.—
Laura Daniella Sepulveda,
AZCentral.com,
26 Mar. 2026
-
But the answer doesn’t seem to be total abstinence.—
AJ Willingham,
AJC.com,
20 Mar. 2026
Noun
-
Because of the way the director works, emotions tend to be more discussed than felt, although there’s something about Carla’s desperation that pierces through all the soberness.—
Jordan Mintzer,
HollywoodReporter,
17 Feb. 2026
Noun
-
When asked by Shane to submit to a field sobriety test, Curry declined and instead extended his hands, saying the officers should place him in handcuffs and take him to jail.—
Deborah Laverty,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Mar. 2026
-
For a person struggling with substance abuse disorder, one strong craving can be the catalyst for a patient to completely abandon sobriety.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
27 Mar. 2026
Noun
-
Such reactions may appear irrational under one standard yet reflect a form of rationality adapted to uncertainty, vivid impressions and limited information.—
Alejandro Hortal-Sánchez,
The Conversation,
24 Mar. 2026
-
Juergen Habermas, one of the world’s most influential philosophers whose theories on communication and rationality shaped modern intellectual thought, died at 96.—
Geir Moulson,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Mar. 2026
Noun
-
The agreement clarifies that the court denied Morris’ motion to dismiss based on the ecclesiastical abstention doctrine.—
Alexa Shrake,
Dallas Morning News,
17 Mar. 2026
-
The legislators voted 104-81 to dismiss the measure in the 200-seat lower house of Parliament, with one abstention and 14 lawmakers absent.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
4 Mar. 2026
Noun
-
Not one for false abnegation of words distorted by smears, Rushdie doubles down on his right to freedom of expression, defending his dissent from religious orthodoxy.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
25 Jan. 2026
-
That, for me, feels like an abnegation of our responsibility in theater.—
Sarah Crompton,
Vogue,
20 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Teetotalism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/teetotalism. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
