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
Tushtu, the meekest, frailest of the chanters, trailing at the back, stopped to turn towards Charu with a sly grin.
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Literary Hub, 19 Feb. 2026
Sometimes the humble may be seen as meek, subservient or self-abasing.
—Barret Michalec, The Conversation, 19 Feb. 2026
Martin, 52, is the harried face of this meek resistance.
—Mark Leibovich, The Atlantic, 11 Feb. 2026
But savings were meek, with the largest dip found in Stockton, off only 4% last year vs up 2% in 2024 and 36% over the previous four years.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 31 Jan. 2026
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Literary Hub, 19 Feb. 2026
Sometimes the humble may be seen as meek, subservient or self-abasing.
—Barret Michalec, The Conversation, 19 Feb. 2026
Martin, 52, is the harried face of this meek resistance.
—Mark Leibovich, The Atlantic, 11 Feb. 2026
But savings were meek, with the largest dip found in Stockton, off only 4% last year vs up 2% in 2024 and 36% over the previous four years.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 31 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for meek
Recent Examples of Synonyms for meek
Adjective
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Stribing was equal parts humble, low key and polite — not at all in keeping with the image of a diva wide receiver.—
Jerry McDonald,
Mercury News,
25 Apr. 2026
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Purple, pink, and red are more exciting, but a humble green offers an escape from what sometimes seems like excitement that never ends.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
25 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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His modest production is a concern, but speed and athletic ability can’t be taught; technique can.—
Matt Schneidman,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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Early data suggests the policies are beginning to have an effect — with a modest decline in short-term rental listings in Athens reported in 2026, Travel and Tour World said.—
Jessica Mekles,
FOXNews.com,
24 Apr. 2026
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And also the anticipatory obedience by a lot of these news organizations who are more timid.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
22 Apr. 2026
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The film follows Colin (Harry Melling), a timid man who is swept off of his feet by Ray (Alexander Skarsgård), an impossibly handsome biker, who takes him on as his submissive.—
Diana Lodderhose,
Deadline,
20 Apr. 2026
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“Meek.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/meek. Accessed 30 Apr. 2026.
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