as in imposing
having or showing a formal and serious or reserved manner
assumed a dignified stance and ignored the taunting dignified funeral services for the fallen firemen
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as in elevated
to assign a high status or value to
our graduation ceremony was dignified by a visit from the mayor
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Recent Examples of dignified
Jennifer Bringle, Sourcing Journal, 12 Sep. 2025
Ten years ago, women dressed well and looked dignified.
—Tonya Blazio-Licorish, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2025
Bell said that a conclusion to Cleaver’s tenure in the House warrants a more dignified end than Republicans forcing him out.
—Rachel Schilke, The Washington Examiner, 5 Sep. 2025
Adorned with Japanese flowers and trees of the season, the vase gives a dignified, graceful welcome to visitors arriving in the main entrance lobby.
—Isabelle Kliger, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
The venture works with waste picker entrepreneurs in India to provide dignified work within the circular value chain.
—Jennifer Bringle, Sourcing Journal, 12 Sep. 2025
Ten years ago, women dressed well and looked dignified.
—Tonya Blazio-Licorish, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2025
Bell said that a conclusion to Cleaver’s tenure in the House warrants a more dignified end than Republicans forcing him out.
—Rachel Schilke, The Washington Examiner, 5 Sep. 2025
Adorned with Japanese flowers and trees of the season, the vase gives a dignified, graceful welcome to visitors arriving in the main entrance lobby.
—Isabelle Kliger, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dignified
Adjective
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In fact, the Sens could’ve benefitted from them being more imposing.—
Julian McKenzie,
New York Times,
12 Oct. 2025
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At the heart of the property is the tahona, used to grind the agave used to make mezcal; this one is solar-powered though no less imposing.—
Carley Rojas Ávila,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Gabe Kapler was elevated to general manager of the Miami Marlins on Monday.—
Brittany Ghiroli,
New York Times,
3 Nov. 2025
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While posing for photos, the couple’s joint monochrome moment both complemented and elevated their respective looks.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
3 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Pascal will join a distinguished line of recipients that includes Steven Spielberg, Barbara Broccoli, Billy Wilder, Frank Marshall, Kathleen Kennedy, Mary Parent, Tom Cruise, Martin Scorsese and most recently Chris Meledandri.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
30 Oct. 2025
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During his distinguished career, Monroe has been named to Variety’s Legal Impact and Dealmakers lists, as well as Legal 500 United States’ Media & Entertainment and M&A lists, among other accolades.—
Angelique Jackson,
Variety,
30 Oct. 2025
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With interest growing significantly in recent years, attendees are reminded that this is a solemn event.—
Caitlin Looby,
jsonline.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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The elephants were more solemn and inward-looking than we are typically shown, the zebras startlingly intricate and finely drawn.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
30 Oct. 2025
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Who decides what’s decorous and what’s vulgar?—
Adam Gopnik,
New Yorker,
25 Oct. 2025
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California native of the week: California geranium (Geranium californium) is a perennial endemic to the Sierra Nevada that grows into a one-foot mound bearing flowers in white, pink, or lavender with large, highly decorous palmate leaves.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
27 Sep. 2025
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“Dignified.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dignified. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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