austerity
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
See Examples For:
"You really get that turning off of the tap of regeneration activity ... and austerity hit cities like Manchester particularly hard," she said.
From Barron's ● Oct. 9, 2026
Flavio Bolsonaro has promised fiscal austerity in the face of rising public debt, a smaller state, lower taxes and a tougher crackdown on crime.
From Barron's ● Oct. 5, 2026
It called on students to blockade schools on Tuesday in defence of "their rights and against budget austerity".
From BBC ● Sep. 28, 2026
Over the next six years, Greece negotiated three bailout loans with the so-called troika—the European Commission, the European Central Bank and the International Monetary Fund—in return for spending cuts and austerity measures.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 27, 2026
And now she wept, after her long austerity, as though she would never be able to stop.
From "Go Tell It on the Mountain" by James Baldwin
“These powers were allegedly acquired by Buddhist priests who performed austerities in the mountains such as ablutions under freezing waterfalls, meditation in caves, and severe dietary restrictions during extended periods of seclusion.”
From National Geographic ● Jan. 19, 2024
Guru Nanak, founder of the Sikh faith, regarded fasting as inferior to the “truth” or “right action,” which he said was superior to fasting, penance or other austerities.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 23, 2023
To compensate for these austerities, students and their families have taken on more debt, and public institutions have had to entice more out-of-state and international students able to pay full fare.
From New York Times ● Mar. 9, 2018
I could not possibly improve on the sentiment, but I don't think it ought to depend on the current austerities.
From Slate ● Dec. 25, 2017
The holy abbot Saint Anthony, notwithstanding the extraordinary austerities of his penitential life, always showed such a smiling countenance that no one could look at him without pleasure.
From Light and Peace Instructions for devout souls to dispel their doubts and allay their fears by Carlo Giuseppe Quadrupani
Vocabulary lists containing austerity
A Midsummer Night's Dream
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
30 GRE Words Beginning with "A"
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
Grade 12, List 6
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
