as in humble
not having or showing any feelings of superiority, self-assertiveness, or showiness
a meek girl who quietly went along with whatever her circle of friends wanted
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Recent Examples of meek
Gone was the meek servant child, replaced by a confident woman who remained composed during aggressive cross-examination.
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Yudhijit Bhattacharjee, New Yorker, 18 May 2026
In Sylvie’s imagination, Nita becomes Anna, a sultry beauty with a cruel streak who has been dating the meek Christophe (Niney) while secretly engaging in an affair with their married boss, Pierre (Cassel).
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 15 May 2026
The other, meek and mild-mannered.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 23 Mar. 2026
Yet beneath what might seem a meek exterior lies a steely determination.
—Christopher Lamb, CNN Money, 14 Mar. 2026
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Yudhijit Bhattacharjee, New Yorker, 18 May 2026
In Sylvie’s imagination, Nita becomes Anna, a sultry beauty with a cruel streak who has been dating the meek Christophe (Niney) while secretly engaging in an affair with their married boss, Pierre (Cassel).
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 15 May 2026
The other, meek and mild-mannered.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 23 Mar. 2026
Yet beneath what might seem a meek exterior lies a steely determination.
—Christopher Lamb, CNN Money, 14 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for meek
Recent Examples of Synonyms for meek
Adjective
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The sculptural details transform the humble dot into a true statement, proving that minimalist inspiration can still deliver maximum impact.—
Amanda Le,
InStyle,
12 June 2026
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Bundchen remains humble about her journey and believes that’s partially why her career was able to reach such heights.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
11 June 2026
Adjective
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Don’t be fooled by its modest exterior—inside, guests find some of the city’s most skillfully balanced and imaginative drinks, crafted by bartenders who speak spirits fluently.—
Kat Stinson,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Dec. 2025
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Like his Canadian counterparts, he was focussed on securing modest updates on matters such as digital commerce while leaving the treaty largely intact.—
Stephania Taladrid,
New Yorker,
11 Dec. 2025
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Francesca, smaller and more timid than her siblings, was often bullied.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Nov. 2025
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Skenes’ reaction last year was very timid while Dunne was extremely cheerful.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
13 Nov. 2025
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“Meek.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/meek. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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