MIDDLE-OF-THE-ROADISM Synonyms: 51 Similar and Opposite Words

middle-of-the-roadism

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Definition of middle-of-the-roadism

as in sacrifice

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Its popularity stems from addressing universal questions about personal sacrifice in the workplace.

— Kate Wieczorek, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
For her part, Geer said seeing her husband begin to recover made the sacrifice worthwhile.

— Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of sacrifice

Noun

Despite the Warriors operating with a pathetic sense of self-mortification — bending over backward for the mere possibility the King might grace them with his presence — the power of friendship wasn’t enough to lure James to the Bay.

— Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 24 July 2026
Now fully convinced of Broadwater’s innocence, Sebold looks back on the entire episode with deep mortification.

— Joaquin Sapien, ProPublica, 30 June 2026

Definition of mortification

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Just books and plays, and an asceticism associated with the priests Jim would often play.

— Carl Kurlander, Deadline, 13 June 2026
Following several years of contemplation and asceticism, Dorje hopes to return to the United States to teach in Minnesota's Buddhist community at the Nyingmapa Taksham Buddhist Center.

— CBS News, CBS News, 28 May 2026

Definition of asceticism

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Automatic contributions, delayed payment windows, small rituals that add friction to impulse spending — these are all behavioral architecture moves, not acts of self-denial.

— Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026
At the beginning of her relationship with John, Carolyn’s central problem was that being part of the Kennedy family demanded some level of self-denial.

— Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 6 Mar. 2026

Definition of self-denial

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Success requires self-discipline, resilience and the ability to stay productive without the structure of a traditional office.

— Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
Some employ chatbots for fun or companionship, but many others use them to support their mental health care—from attempting to self-diagnose conditions to helping with self-discipline.

— Allison Parshall, Scientific American, 18 June 2026

Definition of self-discipline

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