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as in sacrifice
voluntary restraint in the satisfaction of one's appetites
They moved off the grid to live a life of austerity.
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as in gruffness
the quality or state of being stern and serious in manner or appearance
His air of austerity tends to put others off.
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as in misery
the state of lacking sufficient money or material possessions
His family spent years living in austerity during the recession.
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Recent Examples of austerity
Although every one of the poorest indebted countries could default on its loans without having a huge impact on the global financial system, the financial strain of them defaulting—and tumbling into austerity—would drag down the global economy, Gallagher said.
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Zoë Schlanger, The Atlantic, 24 Nov. 2024
Fiscal austerity was imposed, under the watch of the IMF, but this was less onerous in its conditionality than that imposed on Ireland, Greece and Spain.
—Mike O'Sullivan, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
Budget austerity and the war in Ukraine has added to voter concerns as national elections loom next September.
—Bloomberg, Orange County Register, 28 Oct. 2024
Union has a more obvious narrative drive, but retains some of that sense of momentous austerity.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 18 Oct. 2024
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Zoë Schlanger, The Atlantic, 24 Nov. 2024
Fiscal austerity was imposed, under the watch of the IMF, but this was less onerous in its conditionality than that imposed on Ireland, Greece and Spain.
—Mike O'Sullivan, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
Budget austerity and the war in Ukraine has added to voter concerns as national elections loom next September.
—Bloomberg, Orange County Register, 28 Oct. 2024
Union has a more obvious narrative drive, but retains some of that sense of momentous austerity.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 18 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for austerity
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Read: Thanksgiving should be in October Attending a less-than-thrilling shindig, anyway, isn’t necessarily a noble sacrifice.Faith Hill, The Atlantic, 16 Dec. 2024
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Being apart from them was a painful sacrifice, but the promise of Canadian residency for her and eventually her children seemed worth it.Kate Linthicum, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024
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While there are notable and beautiful bright spots to All or Nothing (most of which go to infallible Leigh regular Ruth Sheen), the film really doubles down on the ambient misery of these people’s lives.Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 9 Dec. 2024
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Adults explain little to her—the possibility of death lies beyond her field of vision—which gives the vivid misery of her treatment a fairy-tale quality.Molly Fischer, The New Yorker, 4 Dec. 2024
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The familiar problems with interceptions, lack of discipline and missed kicks keep popping up.Zac Jackson, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024
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Adhering to the right process fosters discipline and attentiveness, qualities that enhance your ability to learn and adapt.Joseph Sudhip, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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And, for a population just one generation removed from near-universal poverty, Western celebrations of India’s mystical asceticism hold little appeal.Peter Martin, Foreign Affairs, 15 Apr. 2015
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Louise tells tales of drunkenness, asceticism, death.Yiyun Li, Harper's Magazine, 23 Sep. 2024
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Instead of Brutalism and sensory deprivation, the architecture provides sustenance and enrichment, both spiritual and intellectual.Mayer Rus, Architectural Digest, 5 Dec. 2024
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Hip-hop is the rose that grew from the concrete of poverty and deprivation in the inner city.Marcus Thompson II, The Athletic, 22 Nov. 2024
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Medical examiners mentioned physical restraint and Tasers, in part, in some of the causes of those deaths.Shira Moolten, Sun Sentinel, 13 Dec. 2024
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Use of force In the DOJ investigation released last March, federal officials said LMPD officers used excessive force too often, including unjustified neck restraints and unnecessary use of tasers and police dogs.Connor Giffin, The Courier-Journal, 13 Dec. 2024
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Now, Miami head coach Mike McDaniel has offered a huge update on the severity of Waddle's injury.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
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Depending on the severity of your condition, your healthcare provider may recommend both types of treatments.Ashley Wong, Health, 10 Dec. 2024
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Health bills are the leading cause of personal bankruptcy.Ken Alltucker, USA TODAY, 15 Dec. 2024
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Health care expenses are a top cause of bankruptcy in the U.S., a 2019 study published in the American Journal of Public Health found.Gretchen Morgenson, NBC News, 13 Dec. 2024
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“Austerity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/austerity. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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