1
as in humbly
in a manner showing no signs of pride or self-assertion
spoke modestly about his accomplishments as an entrepreneur
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2
as in innocently
with purity of thought and deed
dressed modestly to go to church
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During sleep, your brain clears waste, stores memories, and keeps brain cells (neurons) working properly.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Health,
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When properly arranged through official channels, a deferral should indeed hold your place for the following academic year.—
Dr. Aviva Legatt,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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Initially, these investments were approached with pause, purely because the value proposition for AI use cases was still unclear.—
Dr. Sai Balasubramanian, M.D.,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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From purely a value standpoint, the Browns clubbed an Aaron Judge-sized home run in their trade with the Jaguars.—
Jason Lloyd,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2025
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“Modestly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/modestly. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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