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Recent Examples of monasticism
Egyptian officials also unveiled the discovery of an ancient monastery dating back to the dawn of Christian monasticism.
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Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 28 Apr. 2026
Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 28 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for monasticism
asceticism
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Within pashmina throws and Ladakh yak-wool woven rugs, sold in the shop, soften the near-monastic asceticism of the décor and effects of the crepuscular lighting.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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Beyond their asceticism, the six members of the group - Daniela Avanzini, Lara Raj, Manon Bannerman, Megan Skiendiel, Sophia Laforteza, and Yoonchae Jeung - hail from different countries, including the Philippines, South Korea, Switzerland, and the United States.—
Doug Melville,
Forbes.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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“Monasticism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/monasticism. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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