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as in intentness
a mental state free of jesting or trifling
an abrupt sobriety fell over the group when they heard the news
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as in temperance
voluntary restraint in the satisfaction of one's appetites
although she can afford to wear anything, she practices a sartorial sobriety that bespeaks class and taste
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Recent Examples of sobriety
The change of pace, rooted in both a sense of homecoming and her recent embrace of sobriety, recalibrated her songwriting and widened her audience.
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Stephen Kearse, TIME, 8 Dec. 2024
About the same time, a Missouri infantryman and musician in the home’s band fell back into the sodden embrace of booze after years of sobriety, went back to his barracks and swallowed hydrochloric acid.
—Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024
With five years of sobriety under her belt, Allen has found peace for herself and for her family.
—Ilana Kaplan, People.com, 2 Dec. 2024
Taylor shares her own experiences, noting how her journey toward sobriety led her to discover the significance of these options at social events.
—Rachel King, Forbes, 1 Dec. 2024
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Stephen Kearse, TIME, 8 Dec. 2024
About the same time, a Missouri infantryman and musician in the home’s band fell back into the sodden embrace of booze after years of sobriety, went back to his barracks and swallowed hydrochloric acid.
—Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024
With five years of sobriety under her belt, Allen has found peace for herself and for her family.
—Ilana Kaplan, People.com, 2 Dec. 2024
Taylor shares her own experiences, noting how her journey toward sobriety led her to discover the significance of these options at social events.
—Rachel King, Forbes, 1 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for sobriety
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sobriety
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Research reveals that the character dimension of temperance (being patient, calm, composed, self-controlled and prudent) is chronically underdeveloped, weakening the foundation of other character strengths like drive and accountability.Mary Crossan, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
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Following a series of phone calls to the bank, none of which were notable for their diplomatic temperance on my part, an underwriter clarified that my business credit report had been flagged, not my personal one—a detail the form letter had failed to clarify.Levi King, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
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The Trump administration must recognize the gravity of this geopolitical struggle and invest accordingly.Mitch McConnell, Foreign Affairs, 16 Dec. 2024
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Brian Thompson’s job as CEO automatically placed him in the category of oppressor, thereby diminishing the moral gravity of his murder.Matthew Continetti, National Review, 14 Dec. 2024
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The on-pitch toil from Sean Dyche’s team merited such a response, but now the hard work starts in earnest for all, including TFG.Patrick Boyland, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
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The invite to come by rang in earnest when your boy said it.Jennifer Harlan, New York Times, 13 Dec. 2024
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“Sobriety.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sobriety. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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