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austere

[aw-steer] / ɔˈstɪər /




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He has made a name for himself in Texas conservative circles as the architect behind the formation of a handful of small towns with austere — nearly nonexistent — local governments.

From Salon • May 3, 2026

Every now and then, Apple sets aside its palette of austere silvers and grays, using both color and lower price points to appeal to a broader, mostly younger, audience.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 2026

Images of him in his austere wardrobe—a turban, clerical robes and a long, graying beard—appeared in offices, on billboards and murals throughout the country.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 1, 2026

St David and his monks led a very simple and austere life, living off only leeks and water.

From BBC • Mar. 1, 2026

The Simdars household was austere, Joyce’s upbringing severe.

From "The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics" by Daniel James Brown




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