1
as in intentness
a mental state free of jesting or trifling
an abrupt sobriety fell over the group when they heard the news
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as in temperance
voluntary restraint in the satisfaction of one's appetites
although she can afford to wear anything, she practices a sartorial sobriety that bespeaks class and taste
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Recent Examples of sobriety
Molchanov agreed to undergo three field sobriety tests at the hospital, the warrant affidavit said.
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Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 16 Apr. 2026
In 2020, Stern got Miley Cyrus to address her sobriety in the aftermath of her divorce from Liam Hemsworth.
—Malina Saval, Rolling Stone, 16 Apr. 2026
He was taken into custody at the scene, after stumbling through several sobriety tests, police said.
—Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 16 Apr. 2026
The judge said that Delisle could live a better life with sobriety.
—Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 15 Apr. 2026
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Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 16 Apr. 2026
In 2020, Stern got Miley Cyrus to address her sobriety in the aftermath of her divorce from Liam Hemsworth.
—Malina Saval, Rolling Stone, 16 Apr. 2026
He was taken into custody at the scene, after stumbling through several sobriety tests, police said.
—Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 16 Apr. 2026
The judge said that Delisle could live a better life with sobriety.
—Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 15 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sobriety
Noun
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The temperance, abolition, and civil-rights movements in America were all motivated in part by religious convictions.—
Luis Parrales,
The Atlantic,
31 Mar. 2026
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Then, strong reform and radical movements to abolish slavery and to advocate for world peace, temperance, and women’s suffrage flourished.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
6 Mar. 2026
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When one of these clouds fragments into parts, gravity causes pockets within the fragments to collapse, with the density and temperature at the core of each pocket rising.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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The probe was delayed from 2022, and headed for the asteroid Psyche, using a Mars-gravity assist and not arriving until August 2029.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2026
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Kapetan’s yearning, intimate voice is still front and center, mixing and modernizing elements of favorites of the aughts like Conor Oberst (his earnestness), Ben Kweller (his wit), and Sufjan Stevens (his beauty).—
Brendan Hay,
SPIN,
27 Apr. 2026
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Not too serious or sappy, but with room for both earnestness and whimsy.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
21 Apr. 2026
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Because of the way the director works, emotions tend to be more discussed than felt, although there’s something about Carla’s desperation that pierces through all the soberness.—
Jordan Mintzer,
HollywoodReporter,
17 Feb. 2026
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Rattlesnake activity began in earnest in March, a month ahead of the start of the peak season, which is typically from April to October.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2026
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The rumor mill fired up in earnest on April 6, when a handful of fans—first on Discogs and Reddit, then across social media—reported receiving VHS tapes imprinted with BoC’s hexagon-mesh logo.—
Jazz Monroe,
Pitchfork,
16 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Sobriety.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sobriety. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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