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
The quarterback is the salt of the earth who has humility and leads by example.
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Jerry McDonald, Mercury News, 17 Jan. 2026
Lately, several of the videos have come from the Indiana football program and Heisman-winning quarterback Fernando Mendoza, who has gone viral a number of times for his candid humility and insight during the Hoosiers’ unlikely run to the College Football Playoff national championship.
—Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 13 Jan. 2026
My weekly language classes have taught me humility more than anything else.
—Stephen Wade, Los Angeles Times, 13 Jan. 2026
August 23 – September 22 When tension meets humility, useful improvements appear.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 12 Jan. 2026
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Jerry McDonald, Mercury News, 17 Jan. 2026
Lately, several of the videos have come from the Indiana football program and Heisman-winning quarterback Fernando Mendoza, who has gone viral a number of times for his candid humility and insight during the Hoosiers’ unlikely run to the College Football Playoff national championship.
—Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 13 Jan. 2026
My weekly language classes have taught me humility more than anything else.
—Stephen Wade, Los Angeles Times, 13 Jan. 2026
August 23 – September 22 When tension meets humility, useful improvements appear.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 12 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for humility
Recent Examples of Synonyms for humility
Noun
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May the Spirit of God, who is truth and strength, and instils meekness and courage, sustain you.—
Ashleigh Fields,
The Hill,
9 Oct. 2025
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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
Noun
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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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However, the couple persevered with humbleness, and continue to be a prime example to young musicians — especially Wayne.—
Christina Dugan Ramirez,
FOXNews.com,
23 Nov. 2025
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“Humility.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/humility. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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