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as in humbly
in a manner showing no signs of pride or self-assertion
spoke modestly about his accomplishments as an entrepreneur
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as in innocently
with purity of thought and deed
dressed modestly to go to church
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Recent Examples of modestly
However, the benefits of universal basic income are limited for low-income individuals, many of whom are able to increase spending only modestly, as they are saddled with debt or poverty.
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Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 12 June 2026
In stock markets abroad, indexes rose modestly in Europe after a mixed finish in Asia.
—Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026
Funding for these departments is proposed to increase modestly.
—Claire Wang, Oc Register, 8 June 2026
Whole turmeric contains natural compounds that may modestly support curcumin absorption.
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 4 June 2026
Stock futures are mixed this morning after a modestly positive session yesterday.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 3 June 2026
In any case, dressing modestly at these religious sites is the safest bet to be culturally appropriate and respectful.
—Kevin Brouillard, Travel + Leisure, 28 May 2026
Bank of America global research found that pet adoptions slowed in the first half of 2025, with dog adoptions declining modestly year over year and cat adoptions staying stable.
—Betty Lin-Fisher, USA Today, 28 May 2026
The publishing happens, their audience grows modestly, and nothing converts.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 12 June 2026
In stock markets abroad, indexes rose modestly in Europe after a mixed finish in Asia.
—Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026
Funding for these departments is proposed to increase modestly.
—Claire Wang, Oc Register, 8 June 2026
Whole turmeric contains natural compounds that may modestly support curcumin absorption.
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 4 June 2026
Stock futures are mixed this morning after a modestly positive session yesterday.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 3 June 2026
In any case, dressing modestly at these religious sites is the safest bet to be culturally appropriate and respectful.
—Kevin Brouillard, Travel + Leisure, 28 May 2026
Bank of America global research found that pet adoptions slowed in the first half of 2025, with dog adoptions declining modestly year over year and cat adoptions staying stable.
—Betty Lin-Fisher, USA Today, 28 May 2026
The publishing happens, their audience grows modestly, and nothing converts.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for modestly
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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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Some films herald the scope of their ambitions from the opening frame, whereas others start humbly with a mastery that slowly comes to the fore.—
Sophie Monks Kaufman,
IndieWire,
20 May 2026
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The play started innocently enough with Tab Ramos bouncing a one-hop pass to Paul Caligiuri, who played the ball off his chest 40 yards from goal.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
7 June 2026
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There’s a particularly tragic scene where Natalia, lured on holiday by Elsa, spots a small child innocently giggling at the table across from her at dinner.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
15 May 2026
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The results are often, to put it politely, anywhere from underwhelming to plagiaristic.—
Daniel Cassady,
ARTnews.com,
8 June 2026
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Other kindly ushers, who had directed people to an adjacent section after Section 535 filled up, politely asked everyone to please put their shirts back on before returning to the general stadium population.—
Bill Shaikin,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
Adverb
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At least one person died and a child who was properly restrained in a car seat is OK, officers said.—
Brandon Downs,
CBS News,
7 June 2026
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If the reasoning in the memo struck immigration lawyers as dubious, this may have been because the agency’s office of chief counsel failed to properly vet it.—
Jonathan Blitzer,
New Yorker,
7 June 2026
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The 22-year-old sheepishly asked if Tarasenko could help him with his laundry.—
Joe Smith,
New York Times,
27 May 2026
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Lateef sheepishly raked his hand through his hair.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
24 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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This purely Canadian sports bar is hosting soccer fans whose goal is four different kinds of poutine starting at $16.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
11 June 2026
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Those are not purely operational procurement questions anymore.—
Prajkta Waditwar,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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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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The alien is first believed to be a villain, but his motivations are slowly revealed to be morally gray.—
Brianne Kane,
Scientific American,
12 June 2026
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Laurie will play Control, the fiendish and commanding head of The Circus, Smiley’s morally fickle superior, known only by his code name.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
10 June 2026
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“Modestly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/modestly. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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