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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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Holy Thursday isn't considered a day of fasting or abstinence.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
22 Feb. 2026
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Holy Thursday isn't considered a day of fasting or abstinence.—
Marina Johnson,
IndyStar,
20 Feb. 2026
Noun
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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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Rohloff must obtain and maintain full-time employment and maintain absolute sobriety as part of the conditions of his probation, records said.—
Erik S. Hanley,
jsonline.com,
27 Feb. 2026
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In another sequence, Pena-Campos walks in a straight line in what appears to be part of a field sobriety test.—
Michael Dorgan , Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
27 Feb. 2026
Noun
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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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If economic rationality alone served as the driving reason for enclosure, then privatizing wastes, land considered no good for farming, would have made no sense.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 Feb. 2026
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The recommendations were approved by 47 votes in favor, with two opposing votes and one abstention, Haberturk broadcaster reported.—
Suzan Fraser,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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The employees, who had been observing an eight-hour partial strike for three days since Saturday, enforced a 24-hour work abstention starting Tuesday morning.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
3 Feb. 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 4 Mar. 2026.
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