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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 secret to Buford’s longevity Buford expressed modesty about his service in World War II.
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Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 25 Dec. 2025
Putting modesty aside for a moment, what were your proudest achievements of year 2025?
—Miles Socha, Footwear News, 15 Dec. 2025
Like Howard Hawks, John Ford, and other masters of the classical studio era, his style was often invisible, but his modesty cloaked the intense engagement of a true artist.
—Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 15 Dec. 2025
Nods to the hero that inspired it are sprinkled throughout, some are more obvious than others (like the conspicuous Iron Man helmet in the dining area – Stark was never known for his modesty).
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 4 Dec. 2025
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Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 25 Dec. 2025
Putting modesty aside for a moment, what were your proudest achievements of year 2025?
—Miles Socha, Footwear News, 15 Dec. 2025
Like Howard Hawks, John Ford, and other masters of the classical studio era, his style was often invisible, but his modesty cloaked the intense engagement of a true artist.
—Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 15 Dec. 2025
Nods to the hero that inspired it are sprinkled throughout, some are more obvious than others (like the conspicuous Iron Man helmet in the dining area – Stark was never known for his modesty).
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 4 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for modesty
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May the Spirit of God, who is truth and strength, and instils meekness and courage, sustain you.—
Ashleigh Fields,
The Hill,
9 Oct. 2025
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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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Before the June war, Iran had been enriching uranium up to 60% purity, a short, technical step away from weapons-grade levels.—
Jamey Keaten,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Feb. 2026
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By treating purity as a design parameter, engineers can now develop materials that thrive in the most punishing environments, such as hypersonic flight and extraterrestrial construction.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Feb. 2026
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Present day history maker Croak is the embodiment of innovation, resilience and humility, Green said.—
Francine Knowles,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Feb. 2026
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My background as an engineer, business advisor, and community builder has prepared me to lead with rigor, humility, and collaboration.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
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After decades of maintaining his innocence, Vedam’s conviction was thrown out by a judge in August after it was revealed that prosecutors had withheld potentially critical ballistics evidence during his two trials.—
Elizabeth Wolfe,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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The Pima County Sheriff’s Department emphasized the innocence of the siblings and their spouses in a statement released Monday, pleading with the media and public to leave the beleaguered family alone.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
16 Feb. 2026
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And well done Connor Storrie for acknowledging her response with kindness and humbleness.—
Taijuan Moorman,
USA Today,
8 Jan. 2026
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However, the couple persevered with humbleness, and continue to be a prime example to young musicians — especially Wayne.—
Christina Dugan Ramirez,
FOXNews.com,
23 Nov. 2025
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“Modesty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/modesty. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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