as in nobility
high position within society
the archbishop is very conscious of his dignity
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Recent Examples of dignity
Just a month later, Will Packer returned to our screens—this time with a limited series that pulsed with the beauty, danger and dignity of Black life.
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Shelby Stewart, Essence, 4 Aug. 2025
Aside from Murphy and Davidson, Palmer does exactly what is expected from her, and Longoria also survives with dignity intact after being handed a contrived role that no actor could make credible; give her an ‘A ‘ for effort.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 4 Aug. 2025
That’s something the media rarely shows – the dignity and patience of the people.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 3 Aug. 2025
Breaking down barriers to achieving these goals is at the core of New York’s approach to ensuring equal access to the dignity of work.
—Dynishal Gross, New York Daily News, 31 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for dignity
Shelby Stewart, Essence, 4 Aug. 2025
Aside from Murphy and Davidson, Palmer does exactly what is expected from her, and Longoria also survives with dignity intact after being handed a contrived role that no actor could make credible; give her an ‘A ‘ for effort.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 4 Aug. 2025
That’s something the media rarely shows – the dignity and patience of the people.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 3 Aug. 2025
Breaking down barriers to achieving these goals is at the core of New York’s approach to ensuring equal access to the dignity of work.
—Dynishal Gross, New York Daily News, 31 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for dignity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dignity
Noun
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Another constitutional clause that was removed from the Library of Congress' website included a line that bars Congress from offering Americans titles of nobility — a limitation that sought to safeguard the United States government from being influenced by European monarchies.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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Robert is a marquis, inheritor of an ancient title of nobility, who nonetheless has German Jewish ancestry, something that attracts the attention of other characters.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
30 July 2025
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Many of today’s manufacturers are still dealing with fragmented systems, varying machine capabilities and misaligned data quality.—
Bill Rokos,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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The theme relies on bold texture and color combinations give apparel heirloom qualities.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
6 Aug. 2025
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And so, a Kennedy joined the ranks of the leaders of Vogue, People and Time, starting George with the company Hachette Filipacchi, home of Elle and Woman’s Day.—
Leah Asmelash,
CNN Money,
16 Aug. 2025
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But making the contestants decide who among their ranks should be eliminated?—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
15 Aug. 2025
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Why do some states have more Representatives than others?A.—
Kayla Jimenez,
USA Today,
18 Aug. 2025
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When severe gerrymandering occurs, the consequences are usually limited to the residents of that state.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
17 Aug. 2025
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Before the end of World War II, imperial highnesses were in abundant supply.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
8 June 2025
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The former royal highness will be too busy leading the Resistance, alongside Jonathan and his ragamuffin group of bandits, to fight off all of the Queen’s men.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
19 Mar. 2025
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“Dignity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dignity. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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