as in nobility
high position within society
the archbishop is very conscious of his dignity
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Recent Examples of dignity
At least the younger Hall’s dull demeanor — then coded as dignity, now as soullessness — makes Kiritsis seem more alive.
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Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2026
But uniquely willing to bind its own power to law, to insist that even the powerful are accountable, and to align its strength with the cause of human dignity.
—Duncan S. Demarsh, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Jan. 2026
The objective is not to copy any foreign model but to build a Cuban mixed system that rewards work and talent while protecting basic dignity.
—Ricardo Torres, Time, 8 Jan. 2026
Opportunity, dignity, responsibility.
—Sacramento Bee Staff, Sacbee.com, 8 Jan. 2026
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Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2026
But uniquely willing to bind its own power to law, to insist that even the powerful are accountable, and to align its strength with the cause of human dignity.
—Duncan S. Demarsh, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Jan. 2026
The objective is not to copy any foreign model but to build a Cuban mixed system that rewards work and talent while protecting basic dignity.
—Ricardo Torres, Time, 8 Jan. 2026
Opportunity, dignity, responsibility.
—Sacramento Bee Staff, Sacbee.com, 8 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dignity
Noun
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Its medical professionals aren’t just competent but morally perfect, their personal failings serving mainly to make their essential nobility more tangible.—
Nicholas Quah,
Vulture,
6 Jan. 2026
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Intelligence is a little like the concept of nobility, said Alison Gopnik, a psychology professor at the University of California, Berkeley, who has pioneered techniques for studying the cognitive abilities of babies and children.—
F.D. Flam,
Twin Cities,
22 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The fabric is soft to the touch and of good quality.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
13 Jan. 2026
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From high-fashion runways to interior decor showrooms, the minimalism trend touched every corner of the design world, with creatives finding new ways to cut off the excess and focus on shape, quality, and bare-bones beauty.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Jan. 2026
Noun
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That's not to mention the lower ranks where teams like James Madison or Tulane might find their way into the 12-team field, only to get obliterated in the playoff and lose their coaches and half their players to Power Five schools along the way.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 Jan. 2026
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On Tuesday, Cuba released their names, ranks and ages.—
Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The year started with a four-day streak of 70-degree highs; however, Oklahoma will soon see temperatures dip a bit into the mid-50s and 60s at the start of next week, with some parts of the state expecting snow.—
Josh Kelly,
Oklahoman,
9 Jan. 2026
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The state also offers options for annual landowner/tenant trapping and youth trapping licenses.—
Hannah Pinski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
9 Jan. 2026
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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 14 Jan. 2026.
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