1
as in straight
not having one's mind affected by alcohol
it's important to stay sober if you're going to be driving a car
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2
as in logical
based on sound reasoning or information
a sober assessment of the situation
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3
as in solemn
not joking or playful in mood or manner
a sober reply to what was only a teasing comment
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as in quiet
not excessively showy
if you don't have anything in black, at least wear a sober outfit to the funeral
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as in ascetic
given to or marked by restraint in the satisfaction of one's appetites
cruise passengers of sober dispositions will be put off by the focus on nonstop dining
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as in intentness
a mental state free of jesting or trifling
the unexpected soberness of the class clown at the memorial service was startling
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Recent Examples of sober
Marco Della Cava, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2025
The play is an alcoholism drama that explores the relationship between a newly sober 12-step programme attendee, Luka, played by Jack Lowden, with his sponsor and veteran of the program, James, played by Freeman.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 7 Apr. 2025
No longer sober, he's begun to exude a recklessness — and the teaser includes a shot of him knifing a pillow.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 4 Apr. 2025
The process of getting sober, as is often the case, has been a long one.
—Meaghan Garvey, Pitchfork, 3 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
Scorsese wants to direct a sober revisitation of the 1978 People's Temple mass suicide in Jonestown, Guyana.
—Marco Della Cava, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2025
The play is an alcoholism drama that explores the relationship between a newly sober 12-step programme attendee, Luka, played by Jack Lowden, with his sponsor and veteran of the program, James, played by Freeman.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 7 Apr. 2025
No longer sober, he's begun to exude a recklessness — and the teaser includes a shot of him knifing a pillow.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 4 Apr. 2025
The process of getting sober, as is often the case, has been a long one.
—Meaghan Garvey, Pitchfork, 3 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sober
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Saturday’s 5-1 loss to the Colorado Avalanche was the eighth straight opener that Dallas dropped.—
Mark Lazerus,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2025
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But a heads-up play from Bryce Harper at first caught Pauley in a rundown, and Walker followed it up with two straight groundouts to escape the inning.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
20 Apr. 2025
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The logical conclusion is for the US to convert its gold holdings into bitcoin.—
Korok Ray,
Forbes.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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That makes for a logical disconnect, and palpable hypocrisy.—
U T Readers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Apr. 2025
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President Trump Makes His Entrance At Pope Francis' Funeral By Emma Marsden Freelance News Reporter Newsweek Is A Trust Project Member news article 7 Pope Francis' funeral took place in a solemn ceremony at the Vatican on Saturday, drawing hundreds of thousands of mourners from around the world.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Apr. 2025
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And when public figures die, the resulting rituals can sit awkwardly between a solemn, respectful wake and a chance to personally capture a moment in history.—
Issy Ronald and Lauren Said-Moorhouse,
CNN Money,
25 Apr. 2025
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As season three continues, the quiet part is said out loud.—
Cyndy Etler,
Hartford Courant,
28 Apr. 2025
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In the rich and frequently chaotic history of Marseille, there can have been fewer more apt demonstrations of the club’s inherent tendency towards turbulence than the decision to head to Rome for some peace and quiet in the same week as the death of the Pope.—
Tom Williams,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2025
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This is especially clear in the contrast between Marcus Luria and his father, the ascetic sage Zalia Ziskind.—
Adam Kirsch,
The New Yorker,
21 Mar. 2025
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While Mathu is an ascetic loner, Malby was a hedonistic womanizer.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
20 Feb. 2025
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Rain could aid firefighting efforts and saturate dry fuels, reducing their risk of igniting in the future.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Apr. 2025
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According to the New Jersey Forest Fire Service, the fire is expected to grow as dry conditions, winds and low humidity aid its activity.—
Jon Haworth,
ABC News,
24 Apr. 2025
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Multi: Multi-ground (MG) cleats are designed to achieve reasonable levels of traction, grip and control on as many types of ground as possible.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
22 Apr. 2025
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Read has pleaded not guilty, denied killing O'Keefe and alleged she is being framed, attempting to sow reasonable doubt in prosecutors' claims and asserting that someone else killed O'Keefe and had ties to and influence over the investigation.—
Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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Could this cause some serious anxiety, or even an existential crisis?—
Emily Forlini,
PC Magazine,
18 Apr. 2025
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In total, 36 people were hospitalized, and 7 people developed Hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), a serious kidney disorder.—
Michael Dorgan,
FOXNews.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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“Sober.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sober. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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