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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2
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
For starters, will Angie’s boyfriend Seth, a fellow addict with eight years of sobriety under his belt, be able to help her through this?
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Ryan Schwartz, TVLine, 22 Apr. 2025
McDermott celebrated one year of sobriety in July 2024.
—Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 14 Apr. 2025
The driver showed no signs of impairment and took a field sobriety test.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 12 Apr. 2025
According to Gamble, each of the three standard field sobriety tests has a likelihood of 79% or higher of indicating intoxication in a driver.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 12 Apr. 2025
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Ryan Schwartz, TVLine, 22 Apr. 2025
McDermott celebrated one year of sobriety in July 2024.
—Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 14 Apr. 2025
The driver showed no signs of impairment and took a field sobriety test.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 12 Apr. 2025
According to Gamble, each of the three standard field sobriety tests has a likelihood of 79% or higher of indicating intoxication in a driver.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 12 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sobriety
Noun
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Supporters aligned with the temperance movement used Weston’s walks to advance their agenda—since Weston was a teetotaler, sponsors and cheerleaders trumpeted his feats as evidence that sobriety was healthy.—
The Editors,
JSTOR Daily,
26 Mar. 2025
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For instance, trust will be eroded when a person demonstrates a lack of temperance, which manifests as being agitated, impatient, inattentive, rash, and anxious instead of being composed, patient, prudent, self-controlled, and calm.—
Mary Crossan,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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The real-life developments have lent new gravity to the film's depiction of the papal election process—a secretive, tradition-laden event now in motion in Rome.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Apr. 2025
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At each vote, a cardinal will write his choice on a piece of paper, process up to Michaelangelo’s giant fresco of the last judgment – which serves as a reminder of the gravity and sacredness of their responsibility – and drop his ballot in a chalice.—
Peter Pinedo,
FOXNews.com,
21 Apr. 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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After a brief moment mourning Acacia, the episode this week starts in earnest with the reading challenge.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
28 Feb. 2025
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“Sobriety.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sobriety. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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