as in nobility
high position within society
the archbishop is very conscious of his dignity
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Recent Examples of dignity
Why Carroll County? Carroll County was chosen because of the success and expertise of Access Carroll, recently celebrating its 20th anniversary of serving vulnerable populations with compassion and dignity.
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Leslie Simmons, Baltimore Sun, 18 Feb. 2025
The lowest score is reserved for expressions of contempt and calls for violence against one’s opponents; the highest is awarded to those treating others with dignity.
—Kellen Browning, New York Times, 18 Feb. 2025
In the closing scene, Moses delivers a solemn yet respectful celebration of one’s time on earth, honoring life with dignity and grace.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 18 Feb. 2025
Nestor is a man trying to maintain his dignity while at the mercy of everyone around him, his frustrations rising to the surface at the slightest provocation from his back-talking kids or his younger brother (Valentin Mexico), a hotshot with a Trans Am.
—Sheri Linden, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Feb. 2025
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Leslie Simmons, Baltimore Sun, 18 Feb. 2025
The lowest score is reserved for expressions of contempt and calls for violence against one’s opponents; the highest is awarded to those treating others with dignity.
—Kellen Browning, New York Times, 18 Feb. 2025
In the closing scene, Moses delivers a solemn yet respectful celebration of one’s time on earth, honoring life with dignity and grace.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 18 Feb. 2025
Nestor is a man trying to maintain his dignity while at the mercy of everyone around him, his frustrations rising to the surface at the slightest provocation from his back-talking kids or his younger brother (Valentin Mexico), a hotshot with a Trans Am.
—Sheri Linden, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dignity
Noun
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Heston’s square-jawed nobility was rarely better exploited — not even a cameo from Jesus near the end can overshadow his magisterial heroism. 42.—
Will Leitch,
Vulture,
3 Mar. 2025
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From ancient civilizations and medieval nobility to modern investors, gold has remained one of the most high-demand assets in human history.—
Nathan Mahr,
Sacramento Bee,
26 Feb. 2025
Noun
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While the tech behemoth may lag in timing, it’s always led in quality.—
Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
3 Mar. 2025
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Evolving Client Expectations: Understand how these technologies may change client priorities, service needs and quality benchmarks.—
Mit Somaiya,
Sourcing Journal,
3 Mar. 2025
Noun
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That same year, the ranks of Black executives fell 3% from the prior year – twice the rate of white executives.—
Jessica Guynn,
USA TODAY,
28 Feb. 2025
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The agency's workforce cuts come as the ranks of Americans receiving Social Security benefits have swelled to an all-time high, largely due to the aging baby boomer population.—
Aimee Picchi,
CBS News,
28 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The group has worked on federal and state projects used by millions of Americans.—
Matteo Wong,
The Atlantic,
2 Mar. 2025
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The first was an impossibility in her weakened state.—
Cassidy Randall,
Rolling Stone,
2 Mar. 2025
Noun
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People took cannabis and rated their own impairment before driving in a simulator, and most vastly underestimated their own highness.—
Jahan Marcu,
Rolling Stone,
29 Jan. 2025
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They are no longer addressed as his or her royal highness.—
Mary Whitfill Roeloffs,
Forbes,
16 Feb. 2024
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“Dignity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dignity. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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