1
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
That could change if President Trump and congressional Republicans enact a bigger agenda of austerity.
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Neil Irwin, Axios, 25 Feb. 2025
Economic austerity under Conservative rule ushered in rising levels of debt, falling investment, and tepid productivity and income growth.
—Foreign Affairs, 14 Jan. 2025
Pope Francis’s personal tweaks Pope Francis issued small reforms in 2024 that would make his funeral more focused on humility, austerity, and his own personal devotion.
—Timothy Nerozzi, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 20 Feb. 2025
One club has poor results, a squad that doesn’t fit the new manager, that same squad is uber expensive, toxic stars out on loan, limited resources to buy players, a crumbling stadium, mountains of debt, pilfering owners, and are in the midst of an austerity crackdown.
—Carl Anka, The Athletic, 15 Feb. 2025
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Neil Irwin, Axios, 25 Feb. 2025
Economic austerity under Conservative rule ushered in rising levels of debt, falling investment, and tepid productivity and income growth.
—Foreign Affairs, 14 Jan. 2025
Pope Francis’s personal tweaks Pope Francis issued small reforms in 2024 that would make his funeral more focused on humility, austerity, and his own personal devotion.
—Timothy Nerozzi, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 20 Feb. 2025
One club has poor results, a squad that doesn’t fit the new manager, that same squad is uber expensive, toxic stars out on loan, limited resources to buy players, a crumbling stadium, mountains of debt, pilfering owners, and are in the midst of an austerity crackdown.
—Carl Anka, The Athletic, 15 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for austerity
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On her podcast, Rose shared her intention to provide insight into the realities of being a wrestler for WWE, pointing to the sacrifices required that come along with the job.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
15 Mar. 2025
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Their loyalty goes beyond airport pick-ups or wingman sacrifices.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
14 Mar. 2025
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Rick’s revenge fantasy might be more of a death drive, a desire to finally end his misery at the barrel of a stranger’s gun.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
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Former Spurs man Ryan Sessegnon put the game beyond doubt with minutes remaining, curling into the top corner to further compile the travelling supporters’ misery.—
Elias Burke,
The Athletic,
17 Mar. 2025
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Yet, despite the Jayhawks’ inarguable strengths, there were times throughout the current season when Self’s men looked lackluster, tossing on-court discipline and good form to the wind.—
Andy Frye,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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As the Web3 ecosystem continues to evolve, those who can bridge these worlds—who can operate with the discipline of traditional finance while harnessing the dynamism of decentralized innovation—will be the ones who define the future.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
19 Mar. 2025
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The bout of asceticism didn’t deter her from finishing a quarter of the album, however.—
Arimeta Diop,
Vulture,
24 Jan. 2025
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Louise tells tales of drunkenness, asceticism, death.—
Hervé Guibert,
Harper's Magazine,
2 Nov. 2024
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London might have been swinging for other residents, but Palmer still lived in a neighborhood filled with post-War deprivation.—
Keith Phipps,
Vulture,
19 Mar. 2025
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Inmates are frequently subjected to punishments including food deprivation and electric shocks.—
Mneesha Gellman,
The Conversation,
17 Mar. 2025
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Sullivan was being held on charges of assault, kidnapping, unlawful restraint, cruelty to persons and reckless endangerment before she was released on Thursday after posting $300,000 bail.—
Jessica Schladebeck,
New York Daily News,
15 Mar. 2025
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Sullivan, a 56-year-old Connecticut woman, has been charged with assault, kidnapping, unlawful restraint, cruelty and reckless endangerment.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
14 Mar. 2025
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The bottom line: The severity of consequences of failing the airport theory challenge depend on the airline and your itinerary.—
Brittany Anas,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
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Due to the severity of her injuries, Agnes will not return to the wild but has become the organization's ambassador, according to shelter operators.—
David Begnaud,
CBS News,
17 Mar. 2025
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The company also warned that bankruptcy is an option for the regional sports network if can’t refinance its $804 million in debt that originally came due last Oct. 11.—
Kurt Badenhausen,
Sportico.com,
14 Mar. 2025
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Red Lobster emerged from bankruptcy in September with new ownership and a new CEO focused on revitalizing the brand.—
Mike Kramer,
USA TODAY,
13 Mar. 2025
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“Austerity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/austerity. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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