as in nobility
high position within society
the archbishop is very conscious of his dignity
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Recent Examples of dignity
But how these changes are handled gets to Pope Leo’s point about protecting human dignity.
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Jamie Merisotis, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Their uncompromising moral clarity shaped the conscience of the West, later echoed by Christian preachers crusading for abolition, civil rights, and human dignity.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
There’s such a dignity in Natalia’s work and in her eyes.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 10 Sep. 2025
Alonso Rojas is now working with six certified mills that share her commitment to human dignity and leadership in environmental and social responsibility, craftsmanship and sustainability.
—Emily Mercer, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for dignity
Jamie Merisotis, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Their uncompromising moral clarity shaped the conscience of the West, later echoed by Christian preachers crusading for abolition, civil rights, and human dignity.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
There’s such a dignity in Natalia’s work and in her eyes.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 10 Sep. 2025
Alonso Rojas is now working with six certified mills that share her commitment to human dignity and leadership in environmental and social responsibility, craftsmanship and sustainability.
—Emily Mercer, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for dignity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dignity
Noun
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So there's a nobility in that, but also an ickiness.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 Sep. 2025
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Sitting for a portrait was once reserved for the elite, with kings, queens, and nobility commissioning grand works to immortalize themselves and assert their authority.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The region experienced good air quality today, which should continue into the night.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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When investing in quality bedding, a solid sheet set is an ideal starting point.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The three former officials, whose careers collectively spanned over six decades of law enforcement experience across the ranks of the FBI, allege that the firings violated their due process rights as well as their First Amendment rights to free association and speech.—
Luke Barr,
ABC News,
16 Sep. 2025
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The Red Sox entered the year with significant starting pitching depth at both the major and minor-league levels, but like most teams over the course of a 162-game season, have seen their ranks take several hits.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Carlson asked the state’s environmental agency about the protocol for discontinuing treatment and was told to keep the state posted.—
Anna Clark,
ProPublica,
18 Sep. 2025
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What To Know While SNAP is funded at the federal level, states manage their own distribution schedules, meaning the exact payment dates differ across the country.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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Before the end of World War II, imperial highnesses were in abundant supply.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
8 June 2025
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The former royal highness will be too busy leading the Resistance, alongside Jonathan and his ragamuffin group of bandits, to fight off all of the Queen’s men.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
19 Mar. 2025
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“Dignity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dignity. Accessed 19 Sep. 2025.
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