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
This is where Fauci’s lack of analysis, intellectual curiosity, and humility becomes more obvious and infuriating.
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Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 8 May 2026
Asking yourself this question shows humility and self-awareness, and gives you opportunity to repair mistakes when needed, says Bethea.
—Ashton Jackson, CNBC, 8 May 2026
But a dose of humility — and true conservatism — would go a long way to a better American politics.
—Abby McCloskey, Twin Cities, 7 May 2026
There was no humility about the immense weight public schools are asked to carry, and no respect for the people who carry it.
—Randi Weingarten, Fortune, 6 May 2026
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Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 8 May 2026
Asking yourself this question shows humility and self-awareness, and gives you opportunity to repair mistakes when needed, says Bethea.
—Ashton Jackson, CNBC, 8 May 2026
But a dose of humility — and true conservatism — would go a long way to a better American politics.
—Abby McCloskey, Twin Cities, 7 May 2026
There was no humility about the immense weight public schools are asked to carry, and no respect for the people who carry it.
—Randi Weingarten, Fortune, 6 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for humility
Noun
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Such meekness is understandable from him.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Feb. 2026
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Likewise, meekness once meant not becoming weak, but subjugating power to reason – not letting anger take control.—
Timothy J. Pawl,
The Conversation,
23 Feb. 2026
Noun
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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 13 May. 2026.
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