DIGNITY Synonyms: 32 Similar and Opposite Words

dignity

noun

ˈdig-nə-tē

Definition of dignity

as in nobility

high position within society the archbishop is very conscious of his dignity

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Recent Examples of dignity Graham began this campaign to fight for a Maine where everyone is treated with dignity and where Mainers are put first, and no amount of desperate smears will stop this movement from seeing that vision through. — Oren Oppenheim, ABC News, 6 July 2026 Most immigration experts agree that the EU’s asylum laws were a triumph of European cooperation and respect for the dignity and rights of refugees. — Mark Sappenfield, Christian Science Monitor, 6 July 2026 Others believe Erdoğan restored dignity to conservative religious Turks who long felt marginalized by the country's secular establishment. — Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 6 July 2026 In both places, Leo focused his message to Europe to uphold the dignity of migrants. — Nicole Winfield, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for dignity

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Noun

Gustaf Lagerbielke, a 26-year-old center back, comes from a line of nobility, particularly Counts, in his home country.

— Chris Branch, New York Times, 26 June 2026
This piece of jewelry, worn by Princess Elisabeth, was a wedding gift from the Belgian nobility to Mathilde on the occasion of her wedding in 1999.

— Marta Martínez Tato, Vanity Fair, 24 June 2026

Definition of nobility

Noun

The heat wave is making a bad air-quality situation worse as a high-pressure system traps soot and fine particles close to the ground instead of dispersing them.

— Kevinisha Walker, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
And if sleep health is on your mind, the Epix Pro (Gen 2) delivers a full picture of your sleep quality to examine over your morning cup of coffee.

— Kelsey Fogarty, PC Magazine, 6 July 2026

Definition of quality

Noun

Dugan's case marked the first time that a state judge in Wisconsin went to trial on charges of obstructing immigration agents.

— ABC News, ABC News, 8 July 2026
The state investor’s net portfolio value surged to a record SG$518 billion ($401 billion) for the year ended March 31, up SG$49 billion, marking its third straight annual increase.

— Anniek Bao, CNBC, 8 July 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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