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as in spirituality
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as in monasticism
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Recent Examples of asceticism
Related Articles The store’s interior design is in the direction of minimalist asceticism, though warm elements add balance.
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Alexa Tietjen, WWD, 13 Sep. 2024
The practice evolved from the broader rise of asceticism, especially among (young, very online) men.
—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
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Alexa Tietjen, WWD, 13 Sep. 2024
The practice evolved from the broader rise of asceticism, especially among (young, very online) men.
—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
See All Example Sentences for asceticism
Recent Examples of Synonyms for asceticism
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Although prevalent in denim, indigo has a footprint that extends to art and craft, as well as spirituality and science.—
Carved in Blue,
Sourcing Journal,
26 Feb. 2025
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Forty years of sacrifice, 40 years of forgiveness, of talking about faith, spirituality, love, real love, unwavering love in spite of myself.—
Victoria Uwumarogie,
Essence,
25 Feb. 2025
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For some, holiness has an otherness quality set apart from all (or most) of humanity.—
Walt Shelton,
Austin American-Statesman,
14 Aug. 2024
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The Ethiopian crosses symbolize eternal life and connection, and given that a sanctuary is a place for refuge and safety and holiness, Makonnen’s artwork provides some semblance of that for the spirits of the fallen and slain after their lives have ended.—
Shantay Robinson,
Smithsonian Magazine,
14 Feb. 2025
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There is the argument from morality: The gods will punish you for these bad deeds.—
Shadi Bartsch,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Mar. 2025
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The intimacy that Mundhra finds in the final few minutes of this film feel like a reward for a project taken on with a rigorous sense of morality. 29.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
28 Feb. 2025
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The 15-track, hour-long set is a kaleidoscopic look at the sanctity of friendship told through a fearless amalgam of genres ranging from rock and funk to gospel and dance.—
Kyle Denis,
Billboard,
5 Mar. 2025
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Both similarly cite arguments about sanctity of life, ethics and a spiral toward possible euthanasia.—
Tim Botos,
USA TODAY,
18 Feb. 2025
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Ronnie’s devotion to fatherhood was evident in one of his recent Instagram posts.—
Armon Sadler,
VIBE.com,
5 Mar. 2025
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The family’s devotion to theater organs runs deep; a young Norm helped Sarah and Garrett install two of them in their house.—
Heather Kathryn Ross,
Smithsonian Magazine,
28 Feb. 2025
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“Asceticism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/asceticism. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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