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Recent Examples of teetotalism
Arguably, the relationship between progressivism and teetotalism was further cemented during the Biden Administration.
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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
Among Cogswell’s obsessions was teetotalism.
—John Kelly, Washington Post, 27 Aug. 2022
For the past few years, Americans have increasingly dabbled with teetotalism.
—Paul Stephen, ExpressNews.com, 25 Jan. 2020
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
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
Among Cogswell’s obsessions was teetotalism.
—John Kelly, Washington Post, 27 Aug. 2022
For the past few years, Americans have increasingly dabbled with teetotalism.
—Paul Stephen, ExpressNews.com, 25 Jan. 2020
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
Noun
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Many consumers associated them with abstinence, recovery programs, or compromise rather than enjoyment.—
Hudson Lindenberger,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
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While long-term abstinence can help, experts say some impairments may be only partially reversible, depending on how long and how much alcohol was consumed.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
14 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
Noun
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Now even casual drinkers seem to be on a journey of sorts—if not toward sobriety, then toward some kind of self-knowledge.—
Hannah Goldfield,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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Today, Whitaker said he's found peace through sobriety and faith.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
16 May 2026
Noun
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But as any game theorist will tell you, rationality is an assumption, not a guarantee.—
Frank Holmes,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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To inject greater rationality into the system, a unified budget took effect in 1969.—
Steve H. Hanke,
Fortune,
14 May 2026
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Greene's win gives Democrats a 20-18 majority in the state Senate, meaning Republican lawmakers can't stall legislation through abstention.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
6 May 2026
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Aside from Justice’s abstention, the vote was identical to the previous war powers vote in the Senate on March 24, despite some Republican lawmakers growing increasingly vocal with their concerns about the war and the timeline to end it.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
15 Apr. 2026
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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
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That, for me, feels like an abnegation of our responsibility in theater.—
Sarah Crompton,
Vogue,
20 Jan. 2026
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“Teetotalism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/teetotalism. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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