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as in meek
not having or showing any feelings of superiority, self-assertiveness, or showiness
a medical scientist who remained remarkably humble even after winning the Nobel Prize even though she'd been proven wrong, her attitude was still far from humble
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as in low
belonging to the class of people of low social or economic rank
a humble peasant girl who claimed she was chosen by God to restore the French king to his throne
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as in servile
showing, expressing, or offered in a spirit of humility or unseemly submissiveness
please accept my humble thanks for this unexpected favor
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as in to humiliate
to reduce to a lower standing in one's own eyes or in others' eyes
Philip was utterly humbled by a crushing defeat in the first round of the state chess tournament
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Recent Examples of humble
Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 6 Oct. 2025
My unique perspective as an immigrant woman from a humble background, combined with my dedication to community service and integrity, sets me apart from my opponents.
—Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 6 Oct. 2025
Sophie Ansari, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2025
He’s never been humbled before.
—Leia Mendoza, Variety, 24 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
Such is the case in translating the humble t-shirt.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 6 Oct. 2025
My unique perspective as an immigrant woman from a humble background, combined with my dedication to community service and integrity, sets me apart from my opponents.
—Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 6 Oct. 2025
Verb
Little Penn would be awed and humbled.
—Sophie Ansari, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2025
He’s never been humbled before.
—Leia Mendoza, Variety, 24 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for humble
Adjective
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Doherty, 30, is playing meek flower shop assistant Seymour in the treasured musical, about a strange and unusual plant that feeds only on human flesh and blood.—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
18 Sep. 2025
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What threatened to be a meek, straight-sets exit for the 13th seed went full-metal crazy on match point down when Bonzi was interrupted from serving it out after a photographer absent-mindedly walked onto the court.—
Tim Ellis,
Forbes.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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For instance, if both people are eligible but one earned more, collect the lower amount first to have some cash.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
5 Oct. 2025
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Tire tread depth - Checking your tire tread before hitting the road is important, as low or no tread can lead to sliding.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Bahrain is ruled by Sunnis and has a mostly Shiite population permanently restless over its servile condition.—
Graeme Wood,
The Atlantic,
13 June 2025
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His servile defense secretary has threatened to deploy the military in other cities.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
13 June 2025
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An Italian activist who was part of the Gaza aid flotilla and subsequently detained by Israel has described allegations of being mistreated and humiliated while in Israeli custody, with little access to legal assistance.—
Catherine Nicholls,
CNN Money,
6 Oct. 2025
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Even its most mean-spirited plotline, in which a married couple assemble a fake theater production to humiliate their ex-neighbor whose noisiness prompted them to move, is presented as more of a gentle exercise in silliness than anything truly vindictive.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
3 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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That Sutton whipped out his limbs like Stretch Armstrong and hauled in the dart for a modest 5-yard gain seemed only like a harbinger in hindsight.—
Nick Kosmider,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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While the amount of nutrients in a single serving may be modest, these foods provide important compounds that support a balanced diet in this healthy dish that touts complex flavors.—
Susan Selasky,
Freep.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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The 76ers have a former MVP on their side in Joel Embiid, and could be a team that becomes an elite team in the lowly Eastern Conference.—
Ricardo Klein,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Sep. 2025
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The problem is, excluding a lopsided Week 2 win over the lowly Browns, the defense is getting gashed.—
Zak Keefer,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
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In damage control mode, NBC scrambled onto the air with an abject apology.—
Thomas Doherty,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Sep. 2025
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Simply put, reducing the risks of abject poverty allows workers to make better career choices.—
Edward Lotterman,
Twin Cities,
28 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Khan and his lawyers have contended that Netanyahu and his allies are exploiting a vulnerable woman in order to discredit the case against the Israeli leaders.—
David D. Kirkpatrick,
New Yorker,
5 Oct. 2025
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Felt, in classic Hoover fashion, then leaked information to discredit Gray, hoping to replace him.—
Douglas M. Charles,
The Conversation,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Humble.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/humble. Accessed 10 Oct. 2025.
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