as in humility
the absence of any feelings of being better than others
like most other things, meekness is best practiced in moderation
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Recent Examples of meekness
And Jesus' answer is one takes it through meekness, peacemaking, humility, love, etc.
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Jason Derose,
NPR,
26 May 2026
Such meekness is understandable from him.
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Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Feb. 2026
Likewise, meekness once meant not becoming weak, but subjugating power to reason – not letting anger take control.
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Timothy J. Pawl,
The Conversation,
23 Feb. 2026
Partially, that comes down to Melling’s willingness to make big, interesting physical choices within the scope of Colin’s meekness.
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Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
20 Feb. 2026
May the Spirit of God, who is truth and strength, and instils meekness and courage, sustain you.
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Ashleigh Fields,
The Hill,
9 Oct. 2025
Jason Derose,
NPR,
26 May 2026
Such meekness is understandable from him.
—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Feb. 2026
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
Partially, that comes down to Melling’s willingness to make big, interesting physical choices within the scope of Colin’s meekness.
—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
20 Feb. 2026
May the Spirit of God, who is truth and strength, and instils meekness and courage, sustain you.
—
Ashleigh Fields,
The Hill,
9 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for meekness
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Those experiences appear to have reinforced the importance of humility inside the squad, even as outside expectations continue to grow.
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Pls take manhood seriously, approach it with care, responsibility, character, dignity, humility and make room for laughter.
Noun
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My polite humbleness had worked wonders.
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The humbleness comes from the fact that Mendoza wasn’t supposed to be here.
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Nearly half a century later, the Santa Monica, California, firm is still at it, producing unpretentious contemporary homes that place a premium on community, sustainability and modesty.
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Although bikini-esque garments stretch back to Roman times, the 20th century began with a period of great modesty and puritanism.
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“Meekness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/meekness. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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