as in nobility
high position within society
the archbishop is very conscious of his dignity
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Recent Examples of dignity
Ismail knew that dignity came from self-belief first, from within.
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Literary Hub, 29 Apr. 2026
Lean into what's moving easily, and where things feel stuck or thorny, and navigate with dignity rather than force.
—Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Apr. 2026
The Belafonte Award, established by late Tribeca chief content officer Paula Weinstein, is given to artists who use their platform to advance equality, dignity and human rights.
—Hilary Lewis, HollywoodReporter, 28 Apr. 2026
During the festival, Bruce Springsteen will receive the 2026 Harry Belafonte Voices for Social Justice Award, which recognizes artists who actively use their platform to advance equality, dignity and human rights.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 28 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for dignity
Literary Hub, 29 Apr. 2026
Lean into what's moving easily, and where things feel stuck or thorny, and navigate with dignity rather than force.
—Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Apr. 2026
The Belafonte Award, established by late Tribeca chief content officer Paula Weinstein, is given to artists who use their platform to advance equality, dignity and human rights.
—Hilary Lewis, HollywoodReporter, 28 Apr. 2026
During the festival, Bruce Springsteen will receive the 2026 Harry Belafonte Voices for Social Justice Award, which recognizes artists who actively use their platform to advance equality, dignity and human rights.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 28 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dignity
Noun
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The Korean nobility of bygone eras simply had better taste.—
Lori Waxman,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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In particular, popes wanted to select the church’s bishops rather than allowing nobility or a king to do so.—
Joëlle Rollo-Koster,
Fortune,
15 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Right-hander Roki Sasaki strengthened his case Saturday with a quality start, despite some hiccups, as the Dodgers fell 3-2 to the Cardinals, extending their losing streak to four games.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
3 May 2026
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Pick up Martha Stewart’s go-to glow-boosting makeup hack, the L'Oréal Paris True Match Lumi Glotion, to shine this season, along with the coveted Dyson Airwrap to get salon-quality blowouts at home.—
Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
2 May 2026
Noun
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Where does that hit rank in his career both in importance but also in terms of the bone-crunching quality of it?—
Arpon Basu,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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The split decision came after tense deliberations, with jurors initially sent back after one member broke ranks during polling, forcing further discussion before a final verdict was reached.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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DeHoyos had 11 kills — including seven in the first game —as the RedHawks toppled Glenbard West 25-22, 21-25, 25-17 in a rematch of the 2025 state championship match.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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The state audited the appeals process at the request of the Jackson County Legislature, according to Fitzpatrick.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
26 Apr. 2026
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Not for the first time, Meryl Streep is swooping in to save the day: a limited series with her highness at the helm is now officially Netflix bound, under the direction of the Oscar-winning screenwriter and director Cord Jefferson.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
3 Apr. 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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“Dignity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dignity. Accessed 4 May. 2026.
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