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
The content creator, 27, appeared on Call Her Daddy to chat about all things relating to her social media career and her sobriety journey.
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Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 13 May 2026
Defense attorneys also said Garcia stayed at the scene and consented to field sobriety tests and a blood draw after the crash.
—Steve Maugeri, CBS News, 12 May 2026
In typical Ikezoe fashion, everything is depicted with the sobriety of a diagram in an instruction manual.
—Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 11 May 2026
The Elk Grove Police Department is set to conduct a sobriety and driver’s license checkpoint Friday, according to officials.
—Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 5 May 2026
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Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 13 May 2026
Defense attorneys also said Garcia stayed at the scene and consented to field sobriety tests and a blood draw after the crash.
—Steve Maugeri, CBS News, 12 May 2026
In typical Ikezoe fashion, everything is depicted with the sobriety of a diagram in an instruction manual.
—Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 11 May 2026
The Elk Grove Police Department is set to conduct a sobriety and driver’s license checkpoint Friday, according to officials.
—Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 5 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sobriety
Noun
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Moral judgments like these became part of the school curriculum in the late 19th century, as the temperance movement gained momentum toward its goal of total abstinence.—
Tiney Ricciardi,
Denver Post,
3 May 2026
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The temperance, abolition, and civil-rights movements in America were all motivated in part by religious convictions.—
Luis Parrales,
The Atlantic,
31 Mar. 2026
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The interior features upscale amenities, including privacy glass, zero-gravity comfort seats, and dedicated rear entertainment screens.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
19 May 2026
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Scientists think that at the heart of most galaxies lies a black hole, and in M77, its central black hole's intense gravity is pulling gas inward.—
Chelsea Gohd,
Space.com,
19 May 2026
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The earnestness of the Islanders was meant to be offset by the humor of production.—
Anna Peele,
Vulture,
20 May 2026
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But earnestness is the enemy of hilarity.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
20 May 2026
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Because of the way the director works, emotions tend to be more discussed than felt, although there’s something about Carla’s desperation that pierces through all the soberness.—
Jordan Mintzer,
HollywoodReporter,
17 Feb. 2026
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While the high will hover close to 90 on Monday, the heat could hit in earnest on Tuesday.—
Hali Smith,
Idaho Statesman,
8 May 2026
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Then the Dodgers’ bats heated up in earnest.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
6 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Sobriety.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sobriety. Accessed 25 May. 2026.
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