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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
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Millions of Muslims around the world every year observe Ramadan, a period of prayer, reflection and abstinence that coincides with the ninth month of the Islamic calendar.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
17 Mar. 2026
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Keeping Your Liver Healthy The World Health Organization recommends abstinence from alcohol, stating that no amount of alcohol is considered safe.—
Angela Ryan Lee,
Verywell Health,
10 Mar. 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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Her journey towards long-lasting sobriety aligns with her unfolding detective work to find her anonymous aggressor.—
Courtney Howard,
Variety,
15 Mar. 2026
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In January, Paris celebrated six years of sobriety on Instagram.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
13 Mar. 2026
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Juergen Habermas, one of the world’s most influential philosophers whose theories on communication and rationality shaped modern intellectual thought, died at 96.—
Geir Moulson,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Mar. 2026
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Stories prey on our emotions, not our rationality, and in many cases, the former takes precedence over the latter.—
Tim Brinkhof,
Big Think,
3 Mar. 2026
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In mid-March, another hearing will take place before Judge Tobolowsky, where Morris’ lawyers will seek clarity on whether the judge denied his motion to dismiss based on the ecclesiastical abstention doctrine.—
Michelle Casady,
Dallas Morning News,
16 Mar. 2026
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The legislators voted 104-81 to dismiss the measure in the 200-seat lower house of Parliament, with one abstention and 14 lawmakers absent.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
4 Mar. 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 Mar. 2026.
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