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austere

[aw-steer] / ɔˈstɪər /




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He was brought up in Protestantism, to which was often attributed his austere demeanour, but gave up religion in his teens.

From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026

Mr. Mamdani on Tuesday unveiled his inaugural $127 billion budget, which he amusingly called austere.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 18, 2026

According to the location scouts, the success of such austere settings lies in their aesthetic, practical and economic value.

From Barron's • Jan. 29, 2026

And though the songs are austere, their performance is far from it.

From Salon • Dec. 27, 2025

It was a more austere version of Riverdale, a far cry from my Bronx neighborhood.

From "The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates" by Wes Moore




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