as in meekness
the absence of any feelings of being better than others
displaying genuine humility, the peace activist accepted the Nobel Prize on behalf of all who have worked to end the violence
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Recent Examples of humility
Luckily, with a little humor and humility, this cosmic clash can clear the air and spark growth.
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Valerie Mesa, People.com, 23 July 2025
And in the middle of it all was Theo, the every-kid: imperfect, relatable, learning life’s lessons with charm and humility.
—Van Jones, CNN Money, 21 July 2025
Regularly checking in with your team demonstrates humility, fosters trust and facilitates growth.
—Julia Sullivan, USA Today, 21 July 2025
Behind the humility lies a career moment: another piece of recognition for her work that’s long been critically admired, often under the radar, but now gaining broader appreciation.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 1 Aug. 2025
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Valerie Mesa, People.com, 23 July 2025
And in the middle of it all was Theo, the every-kid: imperfect, relatable, learning life’s lessons with charm and humility.
—Van Jones, CNN Money, 21 July 2025
Regularly checking in with your team demonstrates humility, fosters trust and facilitates growth.
—Julia Sullivan, USA Today, 21 July 2025
Behind the humility lies a career moment: another piece of recognition for her work that’s long been critically admired, often under the radar, but now gaining broader appreciation.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 1 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for humility
Recent Examples of Synonyms for humility
meekness
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Most Canadians want uncomplicated lives, a desire for calm that can be misinterpreted by louder people as meekness.—
Chris Jones,
The Atlantic,
14 Mar. 2025
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Standing next to a record player in a sports jacket and turtleneck, Kaufman, with a kind of bulging meekness, a glisteningly gleeful timidity, puts the needle on the record.—
James Parker,
The Atlantic,
10 Feb. 2025
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“Humility.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/humility. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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