as in meekness
the absence of any feelings of being better than others
displaying genuine humility, the peace activist accepted the Nobel Prize on behalf of all who have worked to end the violence
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Recent Examples of humility
Both humility and learning are powerful leadership traits.
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William Arruda, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
Still, this isn't the time to hide behind humility.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 10 June 2026
Existential humility benefits other people in someone’s life, from friends and neighbors to strangers.
—Daryl Van Tongeren, The Conversation, 10 June 2026
McMullen looks back on her time as a riveter with a mixture of pride, but also humility.
—Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 6 June 2026
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William Arruda, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
Still, this isn't the time to hide behind humility.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 10 June 2026
Existential humility benefits other people in someone’s life, from friends and neighbors to strangers.
—Daryl Van Tongeren, The Conversation, 10 June 2026
McMullen looks back on her time as a riveter with a mixture of pride, but also humility.
—Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 6 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for humility
Recent Examples of Synonyms for humility
Noun
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And Jesus' answer is one takes it through meekness, peacemaking, humility, love, etc.—
Jason DeRose,
NPR,
26 May 2026
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Who has time for affected meekness when playing the braggart not only tickles the soul, but has the potential to convince others of one’s own greatness?—
New York Times,
New York Times,
27 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The humbleness comes from the fact that Mendoza wasn’t supposed to be here.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
27 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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“Humility.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/humility. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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