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Recent Examples of self-deprecatory
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.
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Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 15 Mar. 2025
But here, Astrov, given great self-deprecatory wit by William Jackson Harper, is more dimensional than usual, including, for once, an interest in trees that’s as painfully visceral as his interest in Elena.
—Jesse Green, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2024
Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 15 Mar. 2025
But here, Astrov, given great self-deprecatory wit by William Jackson Harper, is more dimensional than usual, including, for once, an interest in trees that’s as painfully visceral as his interest in Elena.
—Jesse Green, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-deprecatory
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He’s also invested his protagonist with a self-deprecating sense of humor that keeps his pessimism from veering into maudlin territory.—
Book Marks
June 27,
Literary Hub,
27 June 2025
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Armed with a voice that creates a number of characters and family members, Bamford’s comedy takes a self-deprecating, if occasionally surreal , look at her life, and her struggles with anxiety and bi-polar and obsessive-compulsive disorders.—
Randy McMullen,
Mercury News,
26 June 2025
Adjective
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As recently widowed Irene Chao, Liu trades her signature strut for a self-effacing shuffle, using makeup not to accentuate her beauty but to downplay it.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
6 June 2025
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See more The sisters are funny and self-effacing in their delivery.—
Carlos De Loera,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2025
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Others believe Wilcox to be among the most impressive operators at his level, appreciating his unassuming but authoritative manner.—
Laurie Whitwell,
New York Times,
20 June 2025
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That painting was eventually discovered hanging in the Cliff, New Mexico, home of Jerry and Rita Alter, an otherwise unassuming couple.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
11 June 2025
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There’s more to explore of the Parachute x Target collection, with down-to-earth prices on everything from napping throws to lumbar pillows; read on for our top picks.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 June 2025
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With the pandemic shifting tastings from vineyards to living rooms, Mincey embraced a down-to-earth approach to wine education.—
Irene Adeline Milanez,
Sacbee.com,
28 June 2025
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These humble movie moments have now become the foundation of a trending dinner party format.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 June 2025
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The company remains true to the humble ethic of hard work and friendly customer service embodied by the founding family.—
Emma Marsden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 June 2025
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Raj’s meek voice could faintly be heard against the jarring cacophony of honking horns, street performers, and the chatter of street vendors and passersby.—
Footwear News,
Footwear News,
24 June 2025
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From small and relatively meek beginnings, proboscideans eventually evolved into herbivorous, elephantine giants with a broad array of different tusk arrangements and shapes.—
Riley Black,
Smithsonian Magazine,
3 Apr. 2025
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There were Hmong women with a certain style that never hit the pop culture radar: Tough, streetwise, cocksure and confident, deeply devoted to their families, friends and culture, but not the least bit demure or deferential.—
Rob Hubbard,
Twin Cities,
2 June 2025
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Although congressional Republicans have remained deferential to Trump, their patience appears to be wearing thin.—
EDWARD FISHMAN,
Foreign Affairs,
4 June 2025
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Like Francona, Miley’s aw-shucks facade belies an understanding of the game that borders on genius.—
C. Trent Rosecrans,
New York Times,
16 June 2025
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Monologuing for an hour and a half is no walk in the park, but the genial A-lister tackles the task at hand with aw-shucks charisma and confidence.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
13 June 2025
Cite this Entry
“Self-deprecatory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-deprecatory. Accessed 10 Jul. 2025.
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