as in meekness
the absence of any feelings of being better than others
in a display of true humbleness he gave much of the credit for his discovery to others
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Recent Examples of humbleness
The humbleness comes from the fact that Mendoza wasn’t supposed to be here.
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Miami Herald, 27 Feb. 2026
And well done Connor Storrie for acknowledging her response with kindness and humbleness.
—Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 8 Jan. 2026
However, the couple persevered with humbleness, and continue to be a prime example to young musicians — especially Wayne.
—Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 23 Nov. 2025
But despite all her accomplishments, Villa navigated high school pool decks with humbleness.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 21 Aug. 2025
Miami Herald, 27 Feb. 2026
And well done Connor Storrie for acknowledging her response with kindness and humbleness.
—Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 8 Jan. 2026
However, the couple persevered with humbleness, and continue to be a prime example to young musicians — especially Wayne.
—Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 23 Nov. 2025
But despite all her accomplishments, Villa navigated high school pool decks with humbleness.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 21 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for humbleness
Noun
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Such meekness is understandable from him.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Feb. 2026
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Likewise, meekness once meant not becoming weak, but subjugating power to reason – not letting anger take control.—
Timothy J. Pawl,
The Conversation,
23 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Growth requires humility, not defensiveness.—
Johnny C. Taylor Jr,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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The wolf is humility, and the turtle is truth.—
Elizabeth Howell,
Space.com,
30 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Humbleness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/humbleness. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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