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as in meekness
the absence of any feelings of being better than others
his natural modesty makes him reluctant to run for public office
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as in purity
the quality or state of being morally pure
in this day and age, that's very becoming modesty in a teenager
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Recent Examples of modesty
The lace veils are another old tradition within the Catholic church and worn to symbolize modesty and respect.
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Janine Henni, People.com, 19 May 2025
Febos appreciates the laughable modesty of her goal.
—Faith Hill, The Atlantic, 2 June 2025
Chief Justice John Roberts, one of the swing votes in CASA, is not always known for judicial modesty.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 May 2025
The mesh fabric didn't cover as much as her extremely long, brown hair—a departure from the famous painting—which was stuffed into the dress and very deliberately situated for a wee bit of modesty.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 3 Mar. 2025
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Janine Henni, People.com, 19 May 2025
Febos appreciates the laughable modesty of her goal.
—Faith Hill, The Atlantic, 2 June 2025
Chief Justice John Roberts, one of the swing votes in CASA, is not always known for judicial modesty.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 May 2025
The mesh fabric didn't cover as much as her extremely long, brown hair—a departure from the famous painting—which was stuffed into the dress and very deliberately situated for a wee bit of modesty.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 3 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for modesty
Recent Examples of Synonyms for modesty
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Most Canadians want uncomplicated lives, a desire for calm that can be misinterpreted by louder people as meekness.—
Chris Jones,
The Atlantic,
14 Mar. 2025
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Standing next to a record player in a sports jacket and turtleneck, Kaufman, with a kind of bulging meekness, a glisteningly gleeful timidity, puts the needle on the record.—
James Parker,
The Atlantic,
10 Feb. 2025
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The Jonas Brothers rose to fame as teenagers, and many people were fascinated with the band’s decision to wear purity rings.—
Katherine Schaffstall,
HollywoodReporter,
25 July 2025
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Officials say Iran must also address the status of over 400 kilograms of uranium enriched to 60 percent purity, a level just below weapons-grade.—
Amir Daftari,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 July 2025
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Behind the humility lies a career moment: another piece of recognition for her work that’s long been critically admired, often under the radar, but now gaining broader appreciation.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
1 Aug. 2025
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But the original poster is quick to respond, showing humility and self-awareness.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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In response to the findings, Wallace issued a statement expressing regret while maintaining his innocence on the most serious allegations.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
14 July 2025
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After maintaining his innocence for more than two years, on July 2, Kohberger admitted to the quadruple killings in court and pleaded guilty to all counts.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 July 2025
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“Modesty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/modesty. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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