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Recent Examples of teetotalism
Drink makers are also facing an existential threat from a growing tide of teetotalism, especially from Gen Z drinkers.
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Ryan Hogg, Fortune Europe, 30 Jan. 2024
Among Cogswell’s obsessions was teetotalism.
—John Kelly, Washington Post, 27 Aug. 2022
Colorado Off-Slope Experience Even though Utah has a reputation for tilting toward teetotalism, this battle isn’t a walkover for Colorado.
—Julie Jag, The Salt Lake Tribune, 19 Dec. 2022
For the past few years, Americans have increasingly dabbled with teetotalism.
—Paul Stephen, ExpressNews.com, 25 Jan. 2020
Perhaps a sequel might suggest that Adolf Hitler’s teetotalism put him in a tetchy mood; a relaxing glass of schnapps might have kept him out of Poland.
—New York Times, 30 May 2018
Ryan Hogg, Fortune Europe, 30 Jan. 2024
Among Cogswell’s obsessions was teetotalism.
—John Kelly, Washington Post, 27 Aug. 2022
Colorado Off-Slope Experience Even though Utah has a reputation for tilting toward teetotalism, this battle isn’t a walkover for Colorado.
—Julie Jag, The Salt Lake Tribune, 19 Dec. 2022
For the past few years, Americans have increasingly dabbled with teetotalism.
—Paul Stephen, ExpressNews.com, 25 Jan. 2020
Perhaps a sequel might suggest that Adolf Hitler’s teetotalism put him in a tetchy mood; a relaxing glass of schnapps might have kept him out of Poland.
—New York Times, 30 May 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for teetotalism
Noun
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Well, abstinence is always an option (albeit an impractical one).—
Zahra Thompson,
SELF,
2 July 2025
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Studies show people with high novelty-seeking scores are more likely to start substance use and more likely to relapse after abstinence.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
Noun
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Elton John has celebrated a major personal milestone, marking 35 years of sobriety with a heartfelt message to fans and family on July 29.—
Jessica Lynch,
Billboard,
31 July 2025
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In April, the 31-year-old revealed his plans to remove all of his tattoos in a interview with Variety, after focusing on his sobriety and mental health.—
Starr Bowenbank,
People.com,
30 July 2025
Noun
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The rationality of purchasing the Pollio billboard has been debated since the Kentucky Center for Investigative Reporting first reported the MacKenzie Scott donation largely paid for it.—
Krista Johnson,
The Courier-Journal,
31 July 2025
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While the moon and Uranus harmonize, rationality is overrated.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
11 July 2025
Noun
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Acting upon the recommendation of Superintendent Greg Johnson, the Oak Park and River Forest High School District 200 Board of Education voted 6-0 with one abstention to fire veteran physics teacher Aaron Podolner during a special meeting on July 10.—
Bob Skolnik,
Chicago Tribune,
11 July 2025
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On Wednesday, the Iranian Parliament voted to suspend IAEA cooperation with only one abstention among the 223 lawmakers and none voting against it.—
Alexander Smith,
NBC news,
26 June 2025
Noun
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The feats, the ecstasies, the prostrations and abnegations.—
James Parker,
The Atlantic,
10 Jan. 2025
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The explicit and quasi-religious abnegation of the right to violent self-defense put the national committee at odds with one of its key allies during the Saturday march: Black Lives Matter.—
Samantha Eyler,
Foreign Affairs,
31 Jan. 2017
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“Teetotalism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/teetotalism. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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