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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
North American equipment purchases were modestly higher than a year ago.
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Thomas Coughlin, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Both books sold modestly, and eventually Viking let the rights revert.
—Paul Slovak
september 8, Literary Hub, 8 Sep. 2025
Moreen reiterated a buy rating on Archrock stock and modestly raised the price forecast to $32 from $31.
—Tipranks.com Staff, CNBC, 7 Sep. 2025
If mortgage rates decline modestly, and price and income growth hold steady, the market for homebuyers could feel much different by the late 2020s.
—Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
The chipmaker topped Wall Street estimates on both revenue and earnings per share, but its forward guidance came in only modestly above expectations.
—Benzinga, Freep.com, 30 Aug. 2025
Some studies suggest that oral magnesium may help modestly lower blood pressure in people with a magnesium deficiency, hypertension (high blood pressure), diabetes, prediabetes, or insulin resistance.
—Ayesha Gulzar, Verywell Health, 28 Aug. 2025
Meanwhile, job-changing remains a bit stronger in industries including manufacturing and construction, where weekly pay periods and ongoing labor supply issues keep turnover modestly higher.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 25 Aug. 2025
An update on inflation earlier in August showed that consumer prices remained modestly higher in July, compared with a year ago.
—Damian J. Troise, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2025
Thomas Coughlin, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Both books sold modestly, and eventually Viking let the rights revert.
—Paul Slovak
september 8, Literary Hub, 8 Sep. 2025
Moreen reiterated a buy rating on Archrock stock and modestly raised the price forecast to $32 from $31.
—Tipranks.com Staff, CNBC, 7 Sep. 2025
If mortgage rates decline modestly, and price and income growth hold steady, the market for homebuyers could feel much different by the late 2020s.
—Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
The chipmaker topped Wall Street estimates on both revenue and earnings per share, but its forward guidance came in only modestly above expectations.
—Benzinga, Freep.com, 30 Aug. 2025
Some studies suggest that oral magnesium may help modestly lower blood pressure in people with a magnesium deficiency, hypertension (high blood pressure), diabetes, prediabetes, or insulin resistance.
—Ayesha Gulzar, Verywell Health, 28 Aug. 2025
Meanwhile, job-changing remains a bit stronger in industries including manufacturing and construction, where weekly pay periods and ongoing labor supply issues keep turnover modestly higher.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 25 Aug. 2025
An update on inflation earlier in August showed that consumer prices remained modestly higher in July, compared with a year ago.
—Damian J. Troise, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for modestly
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Unlike its sprawling neighbor, Riverside Church, a few streets over, Broadway Presbyterian stands humbly on a fraction of sidewalk, with a mere four stairs leading up to its fire-engine-red doors.—
Paige Williams,
New Yorker,
29 Aug. 2025
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Founded in 1896, the club began humbly with a nine-hole layout near Tralee before moving to Fenit Island, where golfers played against the backdrop of Barrow Harbour.—
Jeff Goudy,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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This game started innocently with a scoreless first period.—
Kevin J. Farmer,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Sep. 2025
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Joined by cohost Craig Melvin, the 53-year-old anchor was innocently interacting with fans at New York City's Rockefeller Plaza on Wednesday when Melvin spotted a woman holding up a poster of Guthrie sporting her '90s-era black bob.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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State your case clearly and as politely as possible.—
Ross Kernez,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Despite shooting down any suggestions of infidelity, she’s continued to field the questions and comments, responding politely to the seemingly never-ending queries.—
Sara Belcher,
PEOPLE,
6 Sep. 2025
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Nick, who was dressed in a crisp two-piece suit and black dress shoes, later emerges from the pool and sheepishly walks over to James to greet her.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
12 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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Castle, who has accused the Navy of mishandling her daughter's disappearance, said during a press conference in June that her daughter's body was left exposed for days and was not properly preserved or prepared for viewing.—
Deena Zaru,
ABC News,
9 Sep. 2025
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In a Canadian industry where for years doors were mostly closed to Black talent, and financing that came through when doors opened was meagre, the BSO report urges Black content creators be properly financed to build sustainable careers and businesses.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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In the design world, the in-between spaces—those that are neither strictly private nor purely public—are having a moment.—
John Wogan,
Robb Report,
6 Sep. 2025
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Tonight’s Kansas City Chiefs clash with the LA Chargers from São Paulo will be a purely online event on YouTube, and perhaps the kickoff to the future of football & streaming.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
5 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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City succumbed too meekly given their spine included Ruben Dias, John Stones, Rodri and Haaland at the end of the match.—
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
1 Sep. 2025
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United finished 15th in the Premier League, their lowest league position since they were relegated in 1974, and surrendered meekly to Tottenham in the Europa League final.—
Dan Cancian,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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Foster’s role is certainly not cut from the same cloth — far darker and more morally fraught.—
Tatiana Siegel,
Variety,
5 Sep. 2025
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Alan, equally steadfast in his conviction, sees the model as both economic and morally justified.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
30 Aug. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Modestly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/modestly. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.
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