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Recent Examples of asceticism
The bout of asceticism didn’t deter her from finishing a quarter of the album, however.
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Arimeta Diop, Vulture, 24 Jan. 2025
Louise tells tales of drunkenness, asceticism, death.
—Hervé Guibert, Harper's Magazine, 2 Nov. 2024
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
The Buddha’s first sermon also described the Middle Way: a balance between the extremes of asceticism and indulgence.
—Shayla Love, The Atlantic, 30 Sep. 2024
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Arimeta Diop, Vulture, 24 Jan. 2025
Louise tells tales of drunkenness, asceticism, death.
—Hervé Guibert, Harper's Magazine, 2 Nov. 2024
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
The Buddha’s first sermon also described the Middle Way: a balance between the extremes of asceticism and indulgence.
—Shayla Love, The Atlantic, 30 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for asceticism
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In the past couple of years, Corbin got sober, went vegan, and became engaged with politics and spirituality.—
Eamon Whalen,
Rolling Stone,
26 June 2025
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Was that a common thing for you, to connect Indigenous brothers on the inside with the spirituality, and really push that?—
Nick Estes,
New Yorker,
26 June 2025
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The outer appearances distracted me from the inner holiness.—
Rabbi Jack Engel,
Sun Sentinel,
17 June 2025
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However, Christianity honored the holiness of these transgender saints.—
Sarah Barringer,
The Conversation,
27 May 2025
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However, Harry Potter is not a straightforward morality tale about technology.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
26 June 2025
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Set to hit shelves in February 2026, Maryk's novel adopts the time-travel fiction of The Midnight Library and The Book of Doors while raising major questions about mortality, morality and more.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
26 June 2025
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His vision was driven by the role of innovation, the power of new product introductions, the purity of distribution strategy and the sanctity of brand equity.—
Pete Born,
Footwear News,
15 June 2025
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The process, known as the conclave, is one of the most secretive elections in the world, cloistered inside the Sistine Chapel under intense procedural rules designed to preserve the sanctity and security of the decision.—
Dan Cody,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 May 2025
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Finally playing alongside her in Chicago, what stood out wasn’t just Parker’s talent, but her relentless devotion while juggling motherhood, a broadcasting career and a championship run.—
Anthony De Leon,
Los Angeles Times,
29 June 2025
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Paul Libin’s devotion to both the artistry and the humanity of the theater made an indelible mark on Broadway and stages beyond.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
29 June 2025
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“Asceticism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/asceticism. Accessed 9 Jul. 2025.
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