teetotalism

noun

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as in abstinence

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Recent Examples of teetotalism Arguably, the relationship between progressivism and teetotalism was further cemented during the Biden Administration. — Alexander Nazaryan, New Yorker, 29 Jan. 2026 Drink makers are also facing an existential threat from a growing tide of teetotalism, especially from Gen Z drinkers. — Ryan Hogg, Fortune Europe, 30 Jan. 2024 Colorado Off-Slope Experience Even though Utah has a reputation for tilting toward teetotalism, this battle isn’t a walkover for Colorado. — Julie Jag, The Salt Lake Tribune, 19 Dec. 2022 For the past few years, Americans have increasingly dabbled with teetotalism. — Paul Stephen, ExpressNews.com, 25 Jan. 2020 But as Disney World evolved, that teetotalism only applied to the original Magic Kingdom; the three other parks have served alcohol since their openings, beginning with Epcot in 1982. — Suzanne Rowan Kelleher, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Mar. 2019 Perhaps a sequel might suggest that Adolf Hitler’s teetotalism put him in a tetchy mood; a relaxing glass of schnapps might have kept him out of Poland. — New York Times, 30 May 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for teetotalism
  1. abstinence
  2. soberness
  3. sobriety
  4. rationality
  5. abstention
  6. abnegation
Noun
  • To qualify for grants, organizations must now teach that abstinence is the only way to prevent pregnancy.
    — Ellie Austin, Fortune, 22 July 2026
  • Over six months, recurrent atrial fibrillation or flutter occurred less frequently in the coffee group than in the abstinence group.
    — Robert Glatter, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
Definition of abstinence
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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
Definition of soberness
Noun
  • During deliberation, jurors received a read-back of excerpts of testimony of a police officer on Hampton’s performance on field sobriety tests after the crash on Interstate 20, near Texas 360, in December 2021, and on a preliminary breath test.
    — Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Jackson would not cooperate with field sobriety tests, state police said.
    — Adam Harrington, CBS News, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of sobriety
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  • These episodes cemented the importance of behavioral economics, revealing that human behavior often deviates from pure rationality, underscoring the need for robust financial regulation alongside monetary policy.
    — Hersh Shefrin, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026
  • But that would imply a level of awareness and rationality that many within left-wing sports media organizations simply do not possess.
    — Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 14 June 2026
Definition of rationality
Noun
  • The legislation passed with four votes in favor and one abstention Wednesday.
    — Reed Williams, AJC.com, 5 Aug. 2026
  • An East Texas federal judge dismissed the lawsuit in June, ruling that a First Amendment protection known as the ecclesiastical abstention doctrine applied to the church.
    — Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of abstention
Noun
  • Not one for false abnegation of words distorted by smears, Rushdie doubles down on his right to freedom of expression, defending his dissent from religious orthodoxy.
    — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 25 Jan. 2026
  • That, for me, feels like an abnegation of our responsibility in theater.
    — Sarah Crompton, Vogue, 20 Jan. 2026
Definition of abnegation

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“Teetotalism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/teetotalism. Accessed 10 Aug. 2026.

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