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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 culture of beauty pageants has also changed over the decades, with more of an emphasis now on character and public service than appearance, a trend that overlaps with the Islamic ideal of modesty that encourages women and men to cover up.
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Niraj Warikoo, Freep.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Hendricks, the longtime Cub and 2016 World Series champion who’s now pitching for the Los Angeles Angels, instantly recognized Sandberg’s modesty and kindness.
—Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2025
The church's focus on modesty for girls and women, Riess said, became extreme in the late 1990s and early 2000s.
—Ciara Hulet, NPR, 18 Aug. 2025
Former Chicago Tribune writer Mike Conklin, a one-time Lake Forest resident, offered a similar sentiment about Lovell’s modesty.
—Daniel I. Dorfman, Chicago Tribune, 12 Aug. 2025
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Niraj Warikoo, Freep.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Hendricks, the longtime Cub and 2016 World Series champion who’s now pitching for the Los Angeles Angels, instantly recognized Sandberg’s modesty and kindness.
—Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2025
The church's focus on modesty for girls and women, Riess said, became extreme in the late 1990s and early 2000s.
—Ciara Hulet, NPR, 18 Aug. 2025
Former Chicago Tribune writer Mike Conklin, a one-time Lake Forest resident, offered a similar sentiment about Lovell’s modesty.
—Daniel I. Dorfman, Chicago Tribune, 12 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for modesty
Noun
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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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This emphasis on both design purity and technical refinement elevates the Sweptail beyond a typical bespoke build.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Nov. 2025
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Suburbia offered the illusion of moral purity, deepening social segregation as highways allowed a quick access to and from the city centre.—
Fahad Zuberi,
Time,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Politics often influenced these decisions, as living in the mansion could conflict with an image of humility or connection to everyday New Yorkers.—
Nandika Chatterjee,
Time,
5 Nov. 2025
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That can be accomplished with good taste and humility.—
Jade Moyano,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Skakel has maintained his innocence from the beginning.—
KC Baker,
PEOPLE,
4 Nov. 2025
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Illinois children should not be robbed of their innocence.—
Adam Crafton,
New York Times,
3 Nov. 2025
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But despite all her accomplishments, Villa navigated high school pool decks with humbleness.—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
21 Aug. 2025
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“Modesty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/modesty. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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