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as in low
belonging to the class of people of low social or economic rank
a tycoon who struggled all his life to overcome his lowly origins
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as in meek
not having or showing any feelings of superiority, self-assertiveness, or showiness
the nuns at the convent regard themselves as lowly servants of the Lord
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as in humbly
in a manner showing no signs of pride or self-assertion
lowly bowing before his king, he accepted his knighthood
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Recent Examples of lowly
Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 25 May 2026
Having thus proved his usefulness — and that there’s no task too lowly for this factotum to unquestioningly carry out — Henri is duly hired and suddenly his fortunes are on the rise.
—Jessica Kiang, Variety, 20 May 2026
Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 7 Nov. 2025
Jay Kelly, despite sporting a lowly Metacritic score of 62 (out of 100), still feels like the Netflix film best positioned for a Best Picture nomination, if for no other reason than the Hollywood factor.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 17 Oct. 2025
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Adjective
However, according to Deadline it is set for a rather lowly $35 million start.
—Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 25 May 2026
Having thus proved his usefulness — and that there’s no task too lowly for this factotum to unquestioningly carry out — Henri is duly hired and suddenly his fortunes are on the rise.
—Jessica Kiang, Variety, 20 May 2026
Adverb
Only lowly Oklahoma State, last and winless in the conference, is worse at scoring.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 7 Nov. 2025
Jay Kelly, despite sporting a lowly Metacritic score of 62 (out of 100), still feels like the Netflix film best positioned for a Best Picture nomination, if for no other reason than the Hollywood factor.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 17 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lowly
Adjective
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When camping in an open environment, select a campsite in a valley, ravine, or low region.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
19 June 2026
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The proposal was designed to help stabilize the state budget and eliminate a structural deficit through July 2028, while also protecting smaller businesses with lower tax liability.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
19 June 2026
Adjective
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Contrasting her with the meek, mysterious, and passive Anthy, the series examines the constrictions both men and women face via traditional gender roles, with an eye towards gender fluidity that remains radical today.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
12 June 2026
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The series centers on Cha Myung-jo, a meek worker at a company producing imitation character stickers who, despite nominally heading his household, lives in the shadow of his far more capable wife.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
8 June 2026
Adverb
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The restaurant from Yao and co-owners Ryan Bailey and Nikki Reginaldo began humbly, as did its beverage program.—
Stephanie Breijo,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026
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The post shows the actress going from humbly accepting the compliment to striking her best modeling poses as the wind blows through her hair.—
Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
5 June 2026
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Hockney came from humble beginnings.—
Gina Kalsi,
PEOPLE,
12 June 2026
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This humble abode is the product of a new Keller ISD program that encourages students to gain real-world skills before entering the working world.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 June 2026
Adjective
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If natural gas rates are relatively low in your area, the cost savings from improved efficiency will be more modest.—
Alora Bopray,
USA Today,
12 June 2026
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Even as bitcoin has become easier for mainstream investors to own — including through the launch of spot bitcoin ETFs in 2024 — its dramatic price swings have remained a defining feature of the asset, underscoring why many financial planners continue to recommend modest allocations.—
Mike Winters,
CNBC,
12 June 2026
Adverb
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Whether a man chose to use that pistol or meekly give up the money to a robber was up to him.—
Richard Selcer,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 Apr. 2026
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That was checkmate, as Martinez grounded out meekly to end the season.—
Tyler Kepner,
New York Times,
4 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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This one is about a regular old guy, a hedge knight in the plebeian population of Westeros, just trying to get by in a world that isn't kind to the common and poor.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
13 Jan. 2026
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Below that sits the pedestrian CLK 500 and plebeian CLK 350.—
Jeremy Korzeniewski,
Robb Report,
26 Feb. 2025
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Precedent thus gave the judge reason to deferentially review settlement terms.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
15 May 2026
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Scorsese shoots them beautifully and deferentially.—
Matt Weinstock,
New Yorker,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Lowly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lowly. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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