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as in spirituality
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as in monasticism
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Recent Examples of asceticism
The practice evolved from the broader rise of asceticism, especially among (young, very online) men.
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Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 26 Aug. 2024
That state of affairs has diluted asceticism from the actual, if difficult, rejection of indulgence into a fetish for that abstinence.
—Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 26 Aug. 2024
Answering this call is not about purist asceticism; it is affirmatively oriented toward building community.
—Jishnu Guha-Majumdar, Vox, 8 Aug. 2024
Learning about the Buddha’s Middle Way, a way of life that recognizes and threads the extremes of asceticism and hedonism, provides a way of living life in balance.
—Mitch Hendrickson, The Conversation, 29 July 2024
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Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 26 Aug. 2024
That state of affairs has diluted asceticism from the actual, if difficult, rejection of indulgence into a fetish for that abstinence.
—Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 26 Aug. 2024
Answering this call is not about purist asceticism; it is affirmatively oriented toward building community.
—Jishnu Guha-Majumdar, Vox, 8 Aug. 2024
Learning about the Buddha’s Middle Way, a way of life that recognizes and threads the extremes of asceticism and hedonism, provides a way of living life in balance.
—Mitch Hendrickson, The Conversation, 29 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for asceticism
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Comprising 15 contemplative works, the show explores themes of sacrifice, spirituality, and humanity’s intricate connection to nature, encapsulated by the biblical and mythological symbolism of the lamb.Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 9 Jan. 2025
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The show is organized around themes including sensuality, spirituality, joy, revelry and emancipation.Emily LaBarge, New York Times, 2 Jan. 2025
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And as my character says, ambition is the moth of holiness.Jordan Riefe, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2025
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Pleasing or terrible smells could also signify holiness or evil.Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 26 Nov. 2024
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Elected in the aftermath of the Watergate scandal that brought down President Richard Nixon, Jimmy Carter, the former governor of Georgia, ran as a Washington outsider and rose to the White House with a strong sense of morality, an engineer's mind and a progressive, moderate approach to governing.Grace Segers, CBS News, 29 Dec. 2024
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Carter used his political anonymity to his advantage, running as an outsider who could bring to Washington just the type of integrity and personal morality needed in the aftermath of the Watergate era.Ted Johnson, Deadline, 29 Dec. 2024
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The sanctity of the home, or the overall moral health of society—not to mention the 37 Americans who die in drunk-driving crashes every day—appears to be less of a concern.Shayla Love, The Atlantic, 13 Jan. 2025
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These modules—there are at least five of them—involve feelings like empathy for the vulnerable, resentment of cheaters, respect for authority, regard for sanctity, and anger at betrayal.Elizabeth Kolbert, The New Yorker, 13 Jan. 2025
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Within five lines, the bridge incorporates a hymnal, pledges undying devotion and solidifies a spiritual quality to the relationship that had been seeded earlier.Tom Roland, Billboard, 14 Jan. 2025
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More on culture On Broadway, mothers are usually either objects of devotion or monsters.Raymond Zhong, New York Times, 14 Jan. 2025
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“Asceticism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/asceticism. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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