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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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Her self-deprecating humor quickly became part of the video's appeal.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
1 June 2026
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My Year of Rest and Relaxation and its many imitators treat the instability and anhedonia of women as a source of self-deprecating comedy and little else.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 May 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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Her celebrations and soundbites go everywhere on social media, and her down-to-earth vibe connects easily with the fanbase.—
Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
27 May 2026
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Yes, Hannah Wells is supposed to be the most relatable, down-to-earth girl in the room, the one who feels easiest to project onto.—
Daisy Maldonado,
InStyle,
27 May 2026
Adjective
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The solution is a more humble acknowledgment of what price indices can and cannot do, combined with policy institutions that reduce the stakes of getting measurement wrong.—
James Broughel,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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This $21 pair has an ankle strap for extra support and a humble two-inch heel.—
Reece Andavolgyi,
InStyle,
6 June 2026
Adjective
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Their 1-1 draw instead brought a meek defence of their Premier League title to an end.—
Luke Bosher,
New York Times,
24 May 2026
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Gone was the meek servant child, replaced by a confident woman who remained composed during aggressive cross-examination.—
Yudhijit Bhattacharjee,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
Adjective
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The loser of an arbitration can petition a judge to vacate the arbitration decision, but judges are obligated to be deferential to arbitration decisions.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
26 May 2026
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Trump was notably out of character throughout his stay here, deferential to his host, marveling at displays of Chinese power and reticent to speak with the press.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
17 May 2026
Adjective
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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 9 Jun. 2026.
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