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as in meekness
the absence of any feelings of being better than others
his natural modesty makes him reluctant to run for public office
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as in purity
the quality or state of being morally pure
in this day and age, that's very becoming modesty in a teenager
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Recent Examples of modesty
Then his campaign was done with modesty and humor, without pretention or obvious promises that would never be kept.
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Chicago Tribune,
17 June 2026
This combination of serene confidence and epistemic modesty—this comfort with shades of gray—is rare among contemporary Christians.
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Peter Wehner,
The Atlantic,
10 June 2026
These young ladies are primed for a life of modesty and subservience to their husbands and the future fathers of their children.
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Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
4 June 2026
Their designs integrate modesty as a core aesthetic principle rather than a constraint, resulting in garments that feel intentional and elegant.
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Fmg Studios,
Footwear News,
10 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for modesty
Chicago Tribune,
17 June 2026
This combination of serene confidence and epistemic modesty—this comfort with shades of gray—is rare among contemporary Christians.
—
Peter Wehner,
The Atlantic,
10 June 2026
These young ladies are primed for a life of modesty and subservience to their husbands and the future fathers of their children.
—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
4 June 2026
Their designs integrate modesty as a core aesthetic principle rather than a constraint, resulting in garments that feel intentional and elegant.
—
Fmg Studios,
Footwear News,
10 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for modesty
Recent Examples of Synonyms for modesty
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And Jesus' answer is one takes it through meekness, peacemaking, humility, love, etc.
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Such meekness is understandable from him.
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Law enforcement later searched two locations in connection with the investigation into Hidrogo including a storage facility in Fort Worth where officers found 244 kilograms of meth with a purity level of 100 percent and more firearms.
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In Christianity, doves are associated with the Holy Spirit and symbolize purity and faith.
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Those experiences appear to have reinforced the importance of humility inside the squad, even as outside expectations continue to grow.
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Pls take manhood seriously, approach it with care, responsibility, character, dignity, humility and make room for laughter.
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Through a statement released via a spokesperson, Carvalho maintained his innocence amid the federal investigation.
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After his release, Weger attempted to get a new trial for Oetting's murder, sticking to his claims of innocence.
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My polite humbleness had worked wonders.
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The humbleness comes from the fact that Mendoza wasn’t supposed to be here.
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“Modesty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/modesty. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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