1
as in intentness
a mental state free of jesting or trifling
an abrupt sobriety fell over the group when they heard the news
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as in temperance
voluntary restraint in the satisfaction of one's appetites
although she can afford to wear anything, she practices a sartorial sobriety that bespeaks class and taste
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Recent Examples of sobriety
Harris, 51, is an avid cocktail enthusiast while Burtka, 49, has been in sobriety for eight years.
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Emily Rella, People.com, 6 May 2025
So bringing out the movie entails a delicate balance: both earning money for the Hutchins family, while taking care to market the film with the sobriety required for a movie synonymous with real-life tragedy.
—Julia Jacobs, New York Times, 1 May 2025
While behind bars, the country star found sobriety and a new understanding and appreciation for his faith.
—Christina Dugan Ramirez , Larry Fink, FOXNews.com, 25 Apr. 2025
Arnold struggled with alcohol addiction but credited his Christian faith with supporting his sobriety since 2016.
—Tahar Rajab, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 May 2025
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Emily Rella, People.com, 6 May 2025
So bringing out the movie entails a delicate balance: both earning money for the Hutchins family, while taking care to market the film with the sobriety required for a movie synonymous with real-life tragedy.
—Julia Jacobs, New York Times, 1 May 2025
While behind bars, the country star found sobriety and a new understanding and appreciation for his faith.
—Christina Dugan Ramirez , Larry Fink, FOXNews.com, 25 Apr. 2025
Arnold struggled with alcohol addiction but credited his Christian faith with supporting his sobriety since 2016.
—Tahar Rajab, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sobriety
Noun
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This memoir is a record of a life spent prioritizing adventure over prudence, indulgence over temperance.—
The Atlantic,
The Atlantic,
15 May 2025
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He’s now deemed heroic in adhering to the Seven Virtues -- faith, hope, charity, prudence, justice, fortitude, and temperance.—
Brian T. Allen,
National Review,
24 Apr. 2025
Noun
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For example, the Westinghouse AP1000 features passive safety systems that rely on natural forces like gravity and convection to cool the reactor in emergencies rather than active mechanical pumps or human intervention.—
Garth Friesen,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
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In the case of Mugatu – which can't always be walking down ramps – gravity is replaced by an oscillating hip motor.—
Ben Coxworth,
New Atlas,
23 May 2025
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In her new role, Turner will build Seattle’s first-ever roster starting in earnest on June 4, when the five-day exclusive signing window opens for expansion teams to sign free agents or players who have been left unprotected by their current teams.—
Hailey Salvian,
New York Times,
21 May 2025
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The trend reportedly started in earnest in 2021, when pandemic lockdowns pushed most community college classes online, while more people than ever took the opportunity to sign up for online courses.—
Will McCurdy,
PC Magazine,
20 Apr. 2025
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“Sobriety.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sobriety. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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