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as in responsibility
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as in humility
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dutifulness
Noun
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That gap creates an opportunity—and a responsibility—for leadership.—
Kelly Jones,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025 -
The title refers to the blame placed on working women tacitly assigned responsibility for their kids as well as their jobs, an assumption that becomes explicit in a time of crisis.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
6 Nov. 2025
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Politics often influenced these decisions, as living in the mansion could conflict with an image of humility or connection to everyday New Yorkers.—
Nandika Chatterjee,
Time,
5 Nov. 2025
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That can be accomplished with good taste and humility.—
Jade Moyano,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Nov. 2025
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Judges also review arbitration awards with a high degree of deference, meaning the side that loses the arbitration is often disincentivized to petition a judge to vacate the award.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
31 Oct. 2025
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Heneghan and Peng’s approach was one of visual deference.—
Oscar Holland,
CNN Money,
31 Oct. 2025
Noun
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This patience is watchfulness, not idleness.—
Francois Botha,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Indeed, more firms are calling for vigilance.—
Sarah Min,
CNBC,
4 Nov. 2025
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The vigilance of this FBI prevented what could have been a tragic attack—and thanks to their dedication, Michigan will have a safe and happy Halloween.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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From heightened alertness after your first sip to frequent bathroom trips and an afternoon crash, coffee has a distinct effect on your body and brain.—
Maggie O'Neill,
Verywell Health,
7 Nov. 2025
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Both naturally increase alertness without disrupting sleep later.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
3 Nov. 2025
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Ray is the leader of a biker gang and demands utter subservience.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
2 Oct. 2025
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How does party capture — the subservience of entire systems — factor into this?—
Nikki McCann Ramirez,
Rolling Stone,
22 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Even as federal funding resumes, local colleges, businesses and nonprofits are joining county agencies in maintaining relief efforts for as long as Sacramento-area residents need them.—
Cathie Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
12 Nov. 2025
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The first Black cemetery in Tarrant County, home to the remains of more than 500 veterans, was rededicated on Veterans Day after a months-long restoration effort.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 Nov. 2025
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“Dutifulness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dutifulness. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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