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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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Following several years of contemplation and asceticism, Dorje hopes to return to the United States to teach in Minnesota's Buddhist community at the Nyingmapa Taksham Buddhist Center.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
28 May 2026
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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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“Monasticism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/monasticism. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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