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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
Adjective
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Finally, Green Day did respond, and in characteristically cheeky and slightly self-deprecating fashion.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
21 Apr. 2025
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The eldest daughter of King Frederik and Queen Mary turns 18 on April 21 and surprised the audience by cracking a self-deprecating joke at the start of her remarks at Aarhus City Hall on April 11.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
14 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The puppy-dog charisma that earned him unthreatening-heartthrob status at 23 has seasoned into a self-effacing, paternal affability.—
Adam B. Vary,
Variety,
9 Apr. 2025
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The daughter of film stars George O’Brien and Marguerite Churchill, Orin shows a contagious enthusiasm for her craft, wedded to a surprisingly self-effacing attitude (especially for someone held up and cut down as a leading woman in her field).—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
2 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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These poor, unassuming diners are about to get carbs to the eyeballs.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
1 Apr. 2025
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And on that note: The speaker can get impressively loud despite its unassuming stature.—
John Mihaly,
PC Magazine,
31 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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After Benedict retired and Francis replaced him in 2013, the new pope spurned Castel Gandolfo and impressed the international media with his down-to-earth demeanor and thrifty trimmings.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
21 Apr. 2025
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When Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio assumed the role of Pope Francis, his down-to-earth style captured the plaudits of Catholics and non-Catholics alike.—
Maureen Mackey,
FOXNews.com,
21 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Like a cat with nine lives, the building has undergone multiple renovations since its humble start as a savonnerie, or soap factory, in 1630.—
Travel + Leisure Editors,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Apr. 2025
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But why has this humble $2.99 bag, ostensibly intended to carry produce, turned into such a status symbol?—
Stephanie McNeal,
Glamour,
15 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Episodes 5 and 6 inverted the relationship between abrasive eldest boy Saxon and the meek baby of the family, Lochlan.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
31 Mar. 2025
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Ahead of the clash with Bournemouth, Guardiola has said not even victory in the competition would salvage the poor showings in the Champions League and meek surrender of the Premier League title.—
Zak Garner-Purkis,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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As with his new podcast, Mr. Newsom was deferential, in awe of the ideas explained by his guest.—
Laurel Rosenhall,
New York Times,
12 Apr. 2025
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In the 7-2 majority opinion, Justice Neil Gorsuch upheld the 2022 Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco Firearms and Explosives (ATF) rule by applying an incredibly deferential standard.—
Ella Lee,
The Hill,
9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The connections Plunkett draws between Frost’s lyric poems and their literary influences are valuable, particularly for anyone taken in by Frost’s aw-shucks persona.—
Maggie Doherty,
The New Yorker,
24 Feb. 2025
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Image The Killer Inside Me By Jim Thompson From the outside, Lou Ford seems to be every bit the easygoing, aw-shucks deputy sheriff of a small Texas town.—
S.A. Cosby,
New York Times,
22 Feb. 2025
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“Self-deprecatory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-deprecatory. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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