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Recent Examples of self-deprecatory
Prior to sharing his self-deprecatory costume, Vance marked the holiday with another one of his viral memes.
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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
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
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
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
Adjective
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Beyonce, Taylor, Gaga and Dua are all self-aware and have senses of humor and can be self-deprecating, and Adele can veer into bathroom humor.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
27 Oct. 2025
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During his brief time, the self-deprecating Brennan joked about his Midwestern roots, being one of eight kids and his recent adjustment to New York City.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
18 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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In true KidSuper form, the book is self-effacing.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
23 Oct. 2025
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But most remains unchanged about a designer once described to me as having the air of an eternal student: attentive, self-effacing, and eager to join in.—
Nathan Heller,
Vogue,
14 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Genna is widely recognized as one of the most dangerous planets in the entire galaxy, with everything in sight (including the unassuming plants and cute-as-a-button creatures) being potential threats.—
Sergio Pereira,
Space.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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Gerry was an older gentleman with a quiet, unassuming demeanor.—
Jed Brewer,
Rolling Stone,
4 Nov. 2025
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Kylie Kelce, wife of former NFL player Jason Kelce, has gained a large following due to her relatability and down-to-earth personality.—
Laura Trujillo,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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But what sustains this spirit is the tangible, down-to-earth life on the ground.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
31 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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From bright, bold hard-shell spinners to the humble duffel bag, carry-on luggage comes in seemingly endless varieties.—
Sal Vaglica,
USA Today,
4 Nov. 2025
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Well, maybe not cheering, exactly, but at least nodding in mild appreciation at a movie that realizes its humble and happy purpose.—
Richard Lawson,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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This meek performance prompted a furious reaction from the fanbase.—
Jay Harris,
New York Times,
2 Nov. 2025
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Tessa Thompson stars as the willful heroine, married to a rather meek academic, George Tesman (Tom Bateman), who’s angling for an important university position.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
22 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The Supreme Court’s conservative majority has been very deferential to executive authority, particularly in matters of foreign policy and national security.—
Devin Dwyer,
ABC News,
4 Nov. 2025
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And so, despite some emotionally satiating patriotic rhetoric on the campaign trail, Carney was deferential and complimentary to Trump on his courtly visit to the Oval Office shortly after winning the election.—
Dónal Gill,
The Dial,
28 Oct. 2025
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But there was always more to Aydın than his aw-shucks dimples.—
Moisés Naím,
Literary Hub,
27 Oct. 2025
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Viewers who know him only as the New Age-y inspirational author Ricken Hale on Severance will be suitably creeped out by how effectively Chernus slides from an aw-shucks, salt-of-the-earth type to an assessing predator manipulating his victims into a sense of safety.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
16 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Self-deprecatory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-deprecatory. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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