middle-of-the-roadism

noun

Definition of middle-of-the-roadismnext
as in sacrifice

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for middle-of-the-roadism
  1. sacrifice
  2. frugality
  3. mortification
  4. asceticism
  5. self-denial
  6. austerity
  7. self-discipline
  8. restraint
Noun
  • There are sacrifices that have to be made in this life that lead to a sort of ebbing and flowing that’s integral to the proper running of things, like a stream.
    Daisy Jones, Vogue, 27 Dec. 2024
  • Military families routinely make tremendous sacrifices for our country, and servicemembers are expected to bravely risk their lives during combat.
    Jen Cousins and KBF Francis, Orlando Sentinel, 26 Dec. 2024
Definition of sacrifice
Noun
  • This required immense discipline, frugality, and a laser focus on delivering value to early adopters.
    Geri Stengel, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • During the campaign, Eisenhower promised only modest changes to Truman’s foreign policies, both on Korea and on containment more generally, pledging merely to bring more competence and frugality to their implementation.
    Steven Casey, Foreign Affairs, 14 Dec. 2015
Definition of frugality
Noun
  • Soundscapes of the Silenced In late Renaissance Florence one in five women lived behind institutional walls whose rule was sensory mortification.
    Erin Maglaque, The New York Review of Books, 15 Nov. 2024
  • Sylvie saves everyone from further mortification by picking up the check.
    Jessica M. Goldstein, Vulture, 15 Aug. 2024
Definition of mortification
Noun
  • 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
  • Louise tells tales of drunkenness, asceticism, death.
    Yiyun Li, Harper's Magazine, 23 Sep. 2024
Definition of asceticism
Noun
  • But the biblical term for self-denial – inui – has another meaning.
    Rabbi Avi Weiss, Sun Sentinel, 7 Oct. 2024
  • The Ford Focus Electric, with its appealing, Euro-hatchback lines, lacks the frumpy feel of self-denial often associated with electric cars.
    IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 28 Mar. 2012
Definition of self-denial
Noun
  • While recognizing the need for austerity, Bannon framed the coming economic fight as a choice between protecting the working class or shielding the wealthy from financial sacrifice.
    Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
  • Many in the developing world are watching closely as the United States moves away from the old neoliberal logic while their own economies remain trapped within its austerity mandates.
    Nancy Okail, Foreign Affairs, 3 Dec. 2024
Definition of austerity
Noun
  • To thrive as a leader under pressure, self-discipline, emotional intelligence, and unwavering commitment to personal and team well-being are non-negotiable.
    Brent Gleeson, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
  • Success in this field requires self-discipline, dedication, creativity and the ability to adapt to the rapidly changing digital landscapes.
    Jack Kelly, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of self-discipline
Noun
  • Where other series in its genre tend to showcase strong female characters breaking free of sexist restraints, Prophecy shows how its women leads use discrimination and subjugation to their advantage.
    Emma Stefansky, The Atlantic, 21 Dec. 2024
  • But both Turkey, a member of NATO, and Israel are American allies, putting the U.S. in a position to broker negotiations and urge restraint.
    David D. Kirkpatrick, The New Yorker, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of restraint
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