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
There’s a tacit humility to that answer.
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Thomas Drance, New York Times, 2 June 2026
Similarly, advancing equity requires a cultural humility that recognizes multiple ways of knowing and intentionally centers the voices of disenfranchised individuals.
—Lourdes Mestre, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Both parents emphasized hard work and humility as keys to unlocking opportunity.
—Kevin Lim, CNBC, 31 May 2026
One of my greatest strengths is my humility and willingness to keep learning.
—Mercury News Editorial Board, Mercury News, 29 May 2026
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Thomas Drance, New York Times, 2 June 2026
Similarly, advancing equity requires a cultural humility that recognizes multiple ways of knowing and intentionally centers the voices of disenfranchised individuals.
—Lourdes Mestre, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Both parents emphasized hard work and humility as keys to unlocking opportunity.
—Kevin Lim, CNBC, 31 May 2026
One of my greatest strengths is my humility and willingness to keep learning.
—Mercury News Editorial Board, Mercury News, 29 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for humility
Recent Examples of Synonyms for humility
Noun
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And Jesus' answer is one takes it through meekness, peacemaking, humility, love, etc.—
Jason DeRose,
NPR,
26 May 2026
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Who has time for affected meekness when playing the braggart not only tickles the soul, but has the potential to convince others of one’s own greatness?—
New York Times,
New York Times,
27 Mar. 2026
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The humbleness comes from the fact that Mendoza wasn’t supposed to be here.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
27 Feb. 2026
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And well done Connor Storrie for acknowledging her response with kindness and humbleness.—
Taijuan Moorman,
USA Today,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Humility.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/humility. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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