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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2
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
Some think the austerity is due to economic volatility around the world, as U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs wreak havoc on markets (which also concerns the film business, where Trump has proposed a 100% levy on film tax incentives from foreign governments).
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Matt Donnelly, Variety, 15 May 2025
Is the austerity of her work simply regurgitated cruelty?
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 6 May 2025
Was this an austerity measure (less fabric) (but also, more fabric, due to the lack of nudity)?
—Rachel Handler, Vulture, 24 May 2025
Significant austerity measures aren’t an option because it doesn’t get elected in D.C.
—Jesse Pound, CNBC, 22 May 2025
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Matt Donnelly, Variety, 15 May 2025
Is the austerity of her work simply regurgitated cruelty?
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 6 May 2025
Was this an austerity measure (less fabric) (but also, more fabric, due to the lack of nudity)?
—Rachel Handler, Vulture, 24 May 2025
Significant austerity measures aren’t an option because it doesn’t get elected in D.C.
—Jesse Pound, CNBC, 22 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for austerity
Noun
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God intervened at the moment of sacrifice and sent a ram to be sacrificed instead.—
Deborah Laverty,
Chicago Tribune,
7 June 2025
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Readers of my deals stories will know that the sacrifice for these freebies is historically poor trade-in valuations compared to U.S. pricing.—
Janhoi McGregor,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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In a season full of misery and a historic number of losses, there was plenty of reason to celebrate Colorado’s first walk-off win.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
12 June 2025
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Greta’s missed opportunity to understand the deep roots of this misery is another lesson lost to the world.—
Boston Herald editorial staff,
Boston Herald,
11 June 2025
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Conclusion: Designing For Clarity In A Complex World In a world of accelerating change, the leaders who succeed won’t be those who do the most, but those who do what matters, with clarity and discipline.—
Aditii Handa,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2025
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Finally, the two teachers are accused of assault, battery and negligent discipline, according to the lawsuit.—
Samara Gerstle,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 June 2025
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Role models for digital moderation, much less asceticism, are in short supply.—
Jack Butler,
National Review,
11 May 2025
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Departments & Columns The Week The Week NR Editors Tariffs will either inaugurate a new era of asceticism or opulence.—
Daniel Foster,
National Review,
15 May 2025
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Early studies indicate that creatine supplements could enhance cognitive function in older adults and people with dementia or sleep deprivation.—
Staff Author Published,
Verywell Health,
11 June 2025
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There’s nothing but chaos and deprivation in the streets of America.—
Seth Abramovitch,
HollywoodReporter,
10 June 2025
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Still, progressive proponents of the ERA demanded that some legal loophole must exist to circumvent those restraints.—
Sarah Bedford,
The Washington Examiner,
8 June 2025
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Intense hostility all around means that for now, neither Russia nor China is even willing to sit down to discuss nuclear restraints, in treaty form or otherwise.—
Matthew Bunn,
The Conversation,
6 June 2025
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Nearly 90% of natural gas processing, fractionation, and storage is concentrated in four regions in the U.S., each subject to various environmental hazards that will incur greater complications and costs as climate change exacerbates natural disasters’ frequency and severity.—
Erik Kobayashi-Solomon,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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Try supplements: Certain supplements, such as Riboflavin and CoQ10, can help reduce the frequency and severity of attacks.—
Verywell Health,
Verywell Health,
6 June 2025
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The bankruptcy filing has led to delays in the civil cases.—
Julia Marnin,
Sacbee.com,
6 June 2025
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Lopez insisted that had to be done through the federal bankruptcy court and a trustee.—
Tovia Smith,
NPR,
6 June 2025
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“Austerity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/austerity. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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