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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
The secret to Buford’s longevity Buford expressed modesty about his service in World War II.
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Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 25 Dec. 2025
Putting modesty aside for a moment, what were your proudest achievements of year 2025?
—Miles Socha, Footwear News, 15 Dec. 2025
Like Howard Hawks, John Ford, and other masters of the classical studio era, his style was often invisible, but his modesty cloaked the intense engagement of a true artist.
—Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 15 Dec. 2025
Nods to the hero that inspired it are sprinkled throughout, some are more obvious than others (like the conspicuous Iron Man helmet in the dining area – Stark was never known for his modesty).
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 4 Dec. 2025
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Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 25 Dec. 2025
Putting modesty aside for a moment, what were your proudest achievements of year 2025?
—Miles Socha, Footwear News, 15 Dec. 2025
Like Howard Hawks, John Ford, and other masters of the classical studio era, his style was often invisible, but his modesty cloaked the intense engagement of a true artist.
—Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 15 Dec. 2025
Nods to the hero that inspired it are sprinkled throughout, some are more obvious than others (like the conspicuous Iron Man helmet in the dining area – Stark was never known for his modesty).
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 4 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for modesty
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May the Spirit of God, who is truth and strength, and instils meekness and courage, sustain you.—
Ashleigh Fields,
The Hill,
9 Oct. 2025
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Most Canadians want uncomplicated lives, a desire for calm that can be misinterpreted by louder people as meekness.—
Chris Jones,
The Atlantic,
14 Mar. 2025
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But getting hung up on the purity of beginning from the beginning is more likely to be a stumbling block than a source of pleasure.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
11 Feb. 2026
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Before the war, Iran had been enriching uranium up to 60% purity, a short, technical step away from weapons-grade levels.—
Farnoush Amiri,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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Those closest to him will remember not only his talent, but his warmth, humility, faith, and deep love for his family and friends.—
Lori A Bashian,
FOXNews.com,
7 Feb. 2026
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Embarrassment could have been a factor in the rash decision, but Trump is not a man who appears to be afflicted by that particular emotion, which takes its cue from a certain amount of self-awareness and humility.—
Jessica Gelt,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Feb. 2026
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If it is believed that a person has engaged in criminal behavior, this should be handled in a court of law with the presumption of innocence until proven guilty.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
9 Feb. 2026
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Stock raised concerns about the constitutional amendment’s negative impact on the presumption of innocence, jail capacity and implementation.—
Alexandra Kukulka,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Feb. 2026
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And well done Connor Storrie for acknowledging her response with kindness and humbleness.—
Taijuan Moorman,
USA Today,
8 Jan. 2026
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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
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“Modesty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/modesty. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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