dignity

noun

ˈdig-nə-tē How to pronounce dignity (audio)
Definition of dignitynext
as in nobility
high position within society the archbishop is very conscious of his dignity

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Recent Examples of dignity Unwilling to compromise her dignity, Navier acquiesces to the emperor’s request on one condition – that she be allowed to remarry rival Crown Prince Heinrey (Jongsuk) of the Western Kingdom. — Denise Petski, Deadline, 2 Nov. 2026 In 2024, leaders from city and county government, law enforcement, education, business, arts, nonprofits and faith communities signed it, publicly committing to the dignity and safety of their neighbors. — Linda Chapin, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Nov. 2026 How much of Rachael’s unsettled dignity comes from Young, the actress, her remote disposition, and the intensity in her eyes? — Literary Hub, 30 Oct. 2026 An organization’s emotional quotient is determined by its ability to ensure that every interaction reflects dignity, fairness, empathy and professionalism. — Dr. Manish Pratap Singh Chandel, Forbes.com, 30 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for dignity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dignity
  1. nobility
  2. quality
  3. rank
  4. state
  5. highness
Noun
  • Legal recognition of the country’s nobility stopped in 1946 and for aristocrats such as Princess Giacinta Ruspoli, upkeep of the family’s ancestral homes doesn’t come cheap.
    — Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Thomas Jefferson is believed to have loved these wines and today they are enjoyed by Italian nobility and discerning wine lovers the world over.
    — Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of nobility
Noun
  • Their usefulness depends on the quality of the underlying data, the accuracy of their models, and how well those models represent real-world conditions.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Considering the quality of opposition coming up, odds for postseason play do not appear to be in KU’s favor.
    — Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of quality
Noun
  • Eventually, Barton-Kennedy was court-martialed for disobeying a lawful command, pled guilty, was reduced in rank, and ordered to serve 10 months in detention.
    — Cyrus Farivar, ArsTechnica, 7 Nov. 2026
  • The disparities extend beyond hiring and are exacerbated at higher ranks.
    — Aldrin Rafael Bonilla, New York Daily News, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of rank
Noun
  • Tension between socialist figures such as New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Midwestern, swing-state lawmakers such as Shapiro and Fetterman had brewed for months but finally boiled over last week.
    — Carter Schroppe, The Washington Examiner, 9 Nov. 2026
  • Residents on Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz reported hearing several explosions late on Sunday evening, Iranian state media reported.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 9 Nov. 2026
Definition of state
Noun
  • While Prince William is having his wedding day moment with Travis on New Heights, PEOPLE previously reported that his royal highness will not be attending the Kansas City Chiefs tight end's nuptials.
    — Latoya Gayle, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026
  • Before the end of World War II, imperial highnesses were in abundant supply.
    — Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 8 June 2025
Definition of highness

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“Dignity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dignity. Accessed 10 Nov. 2026.

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