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Recent Examples of self-deprecatory
But my favorite joke was the self-deprecatory one.
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Jayna Bardahl, New York Times, 15 May 2026
Prior to sharing his self-deprecatory costume, Vance marked the holiday with another one of his viral memes.
—Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 1 Nov. 2025
His TikTok alone is a treasure trove of hilarious videos, which range from self-deprecatory humor to him hopping on whatever viral trend is tickling his fancy.
—Stephanie Sengwe, People.com, 23 Aug. 2025
Though it’s been less than two weeks since Conan O’Brien made his Oscars hosting debut, the famously self-deprecatory comedian is already discussing how things could’ve gone differently.
—Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 15 Mar. 2025
Jayna Bardahl, New York Times, 15 May 2026
Prior to sharing his self-deprecatory costume, Vance marked the holiday with another one of his viral memes.
—Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 1 Nov. 2025
His TikTok alone is a treasure trove of hilarious videos, which range from self-deprecatory humor to him hopping on whatever viral trend is tickling his fancy.
—Stephanie Sengwe, People.com, 23 Aug. 2025
Though it’s been less than two weeks since Conan O’Brien made his Oscars hosting debut, the famously self-deprecatory comedian is already discussing how things could’ve gone differently.
—Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 15 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-deprecatory
Adjective
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Choi is more than a little self-deprecating.—
Natasha O'Neill,
Vanity Fair,
9 June 2026
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The movement’s messaging blends self-deprecating humor with political criticism.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
5 June 2026
Adjective
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Call it another twist in the story of an accidental heartthrob turned self-effacing star — or simply the irony of teller and tale — but despite his discomfort with visibility, Arlaud has become one of the most outspoken left-wing voices in contemporary French cinema.—
Ben Croll,
IndieWire,
12 May 2026
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Lots of overnight successes grapple with fame on their follow-up album, and this subject matter intensifies Kahan’s already self-effacing lyricism.—
Hannah Jocelyn,
Pitchfork,
29 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Yet in Spark’s short story, and indeed in Spark’s own story, the creature cuts an altogether more unassuming figure.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 June 2026
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The Mariner North Low-key, unassuming, and friendly , this is the quintessential Michigan UP restaurant.—
Robert Annis,
Midwest Living,
7 June 2026
Adjective
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There’s also a broader cultural undercurrent shaping all of this—a down-to-earth atmosphere that resists hierarchy and self-importance.—
Alli Forde,
Travel + Leisure,
8 June 2026
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Queen Camilla is famously down-to-earth—and has been known to relatably enjoy a curse word or two throughout her life.—
Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
4 June 2026
Adjective
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Hockney came from humble beginnings.—
Gina Kalsi,
PEOPLE,
12 June 2026
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This humble abode is the product of a new Keller ISD program that encourages students to gain real-world skills before entering the working world.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 June 2026
Adjective
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The series centers on Cha Myung-jo, a meek worker at a company producing imitation character stickers who, despite nominally heading his household, lives in the shadow of his far more capable wife.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
8 June 2026
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Talarico’s Jesus is meek and mild, a man of heart rather than ego.—
Helen Lewis,
The Atlantic,
5 June 2026
Adjective
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The conservative Justices rewarded this strategy, rebuking not Alabama but the lower court for not being deferential enough to a state that had repeatedly demonstrated its determination to delay and obstruct.—
Ruth Marcus,
New Yorker,
8 June 2026
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The entryway is grand and gilded, the staff deferential and efficient (and always greeting you by name), but flashes of modern style and edgy attitude save the place from seeming staid.—
Matt Ortile,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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And because Bargatze is usually the butt of his own jokes, his mix of aw-shucks relatability and self-deprecation goes down nice and easy.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
28 May 2026
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That puts her in conflict with Elliott Emerson (Richard Thomas), a local realtor who rules the community organization with an aw-shucks demeanor that masks a cage fighter’s spirit.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
22 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Self-deprecatory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-deprecatory. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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