as in nobility
high position within society
the archbishop is very conscious of his dignity
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Recent Examples of dignity
The first was his deep personal and religious commitment to equality, dignity, justice and fairness.
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Michael Posner, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Carter’s extraordinary life was marked by his commitment to human dignity, and his hospice experience reflected this same principle.
—Stacey Manley, The Mercury News, 4 Jan. 2025
Every New Yorker − incarcerated or free − must be afforded the dignity of life.
—Casey Pritchard, USA TODAY, 1 Jan. 2025
The 5-10 New Orleans Saints, already out of playoff contention, are aiming to salvage some dignity in their final games, still reeling from a humiliating 34-0 defeat to the Green Bay Packers—the most lopsided shutout of the 2024 season.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 29 Dec. 2024
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Michael Posner, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Carter’s extraordinary life was marked by his commitment to human dignity, and his hospice experience reflected this same principle.
—Stacey Manley, The Mercury News, 4 Jan. 2025
Every New Yorker − incarcerated or free − must be afforded the dignity of life.
—Casey Pritchard, USA TODAY, 1 Jan. 2025
The 5-10 New Orleans Saints, already out of playoff contention, are aiming to salvage some dignity in their final games, still reeling from a humiliating 34-0 defeat to the Green Bay Packers—the most lopsided shutout of the 2024 season.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 29 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dignity
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In other words, a Barry Jenkins film about nobility, ancestry, and community.Bill Desowitz, IndieWire, 20 Dec. 2024
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Orlok’s moldy-looking furs suggest Wallachian nobility, which goes with his Vlad the Impaler mustache.David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 Dec. 2024
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One of her biggest focuses is quality, which is reflected in the pricing—vests start at $295, jackets at $375, and long coats at $495.Camille Freestone, Vogue, 2 Jan. 2025
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Donate today to preserve the quality and integrity of local journalism.Daniel McFadin, arkansasonline.com, 2 Jan. 2025
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Just look at Georgia’s ranks: • 16th nationally in pass plays of 10-plus yards, ninth in pass plays of 20-plus yards and 17th in pass plays of 30-plus yards.Seth Emerson, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
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South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff has warned that Pyongyang will continue sending its troops to fill out Russia's military ranks.George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
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Pressures of climate change with eco-conscious parents Technology aside, Gen Beta will be asked to manage life through climate change, global population shifts and rapid urbanization, McCrindle states.Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 1 Jan. 2025
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The drug is legal in nearly half of all U.S. states for recreational use.Solcyré Burga, TIME, 1 Jan. 2025
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They are no longer addressed as his or her royal highness.Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes, 16 Feb. 2024
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In a desperate bid to save her royal highness from the dazed outfielder, Drebin shoots a dart from his cufflinks that strikes a woman in the upper deck, who falls on top of Jackson and prevents him from firing the gun.Christi Carras, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2022
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“Dignity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dignity. Accessed 12 Jan. 2025.
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