austere

Example Sentences

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Contemporary in the austere beauty of the sound and quiet intensity of the players.

From The Wall Street Journal

In contrast to this lavish vision, at the show’s second venue, the convent of San Marco, visitors see the painter’s austere side.

From The Wall Street Journal

The writer of “The Snow Leopard” and “At Play in the Fields of the Lord” wrote of nature’s austere simplicity.

From The Wall Street Journal

They range from austere — using just fresh pineapple and coconut milk — to decadent — featuring lots of sugar and heavy cream.

From Salon

The sharp words in the austere chamber — Ms. Greene called Mr. Boebert “a little b——” — is the latest dust-up between the two conservative Republicans.

From Washington Times