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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
These young ladies are primed for a life of modesty and subservience to their husbands and the future fathers of their children.
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Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 4 June 2026
Their designs integrate modesty as a core aesthetic principle rather than a constraint, resulting in garments that feel intentional and elegant.
—Fmg Studios, Footwear News, 10 May 2026
Many religions condemn vanity and praise modesty, which can inform attitudes toward cosmetic work.
—ABC News, 6 May 2026
Democratic politics thrive when leaders and followers act with modesty and humility, when no one sees themselves as infallible or indispensable.
—Austin Sarat, The Conversation, 30 Apr. 2026
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Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 4 June 2026
Their designs integrate modesty as a core aesthetic principle rather than a constraint, resulting in garments that feel intentional and elegant.
—Fmg Studios, Footwear News, 10 May 2026
Many religions condemn vanity and praise modesty, which can inform attitudes toward cosmetic work.
—ABC News, 6 May 2026
Democratic politics thrive when leaders and followers act with modesty and humility, when no one sees themselves as infallible or indispensable.
—Austin Sarat, The Conversation, 30 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for modesty
Recent Examples of Synonyms for modesty
Noun
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And Jesus' answer is one takes it through meekness, peacemaking, humility, love, etc.—
Jason DeRose,
NPR,
26 May 2026
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Who has time for affected meekness when playing the braggart not only tickles the soul, but has the potential to convince others of one’s own greatness?—
New York Times,
New York Times,
27 Mar. 2026
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The report concluded that gummies face stability challenges and that powders remain the more reliable format for hitting a clinical dose, with strong purity and low degradation across the brands tested.—
Samantha Agate,
Miami Herald,
16 June 2026
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The humanities will survive not by defending an imagined past of disinterested purity, but by demonstrating their necessity in a fractured republic.—
The Atlantic,
The Atlantic,
16 June 2026
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The humility lines up with the golfer Kaliszewki coached and watched for six years.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
22 June 2026
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Yet his calm self-confidence and assertive humility are within reach for all of us.—
Luis E. Romero,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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Through a statement released via a spokesperson, Carvalho maintained his innocence amid the federal investigation.—
NBC Los Angeles,
NBC news,
22 June 2026
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After his release, Weger attempted to get a new trial for Oetting's murder, sticking to his claims of innocence.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
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My polite humbleness had worked wonders.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 June 2026
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The humbleness comes from the fact that Mendoza wasn’t supposed to be here.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
27 Feb. 2026
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“Modesty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/modesty. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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