as in nobility
high position within society
the archbishop is very conscious of his dignity
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Recent Examples of dignity
These are people solving real problems: expanding affordable housing, protecting public education, and fighting for economic dignity in communities that national Democrats often overlook.
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Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Apr. 2025
The actor transitioned to mainstream movies elegantly, retaining a sense of dignity.
—Doreen St. Félix, New Yorker, 5 Apr. 2025
There was not an excess of dignity on either side, it must be said.
—Nick Miller, New York Times, 3 Apr. 2025
Human dignity and freedom are our birthright.
—Patricia A. Daniel, Baltimore Sun, 13 Apr. 2025
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Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Apr. 2025
The actor transitioned to mainstream movies elegantly, retaining a sense of dignity.
—Doreen St. Félix, New Yorker, 5 Apr. 2025
There was not an excess of dignity on either side, it must be said.
—Nick Miller, New York Times, 3 Apr. 2025
Human dignity and freedom are our birthright.
—Patricia A. Daniel, Baltimore Sun, 13 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for dignity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dignity
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As the Times reports, the first stars Arthur’s nephew, Sir Gawain, a knight who faces off with Germanic Saxons invading from mainland Europe and disloyal English nobility—including his father.—
Sonja Anderson,
Smithsonian Magazine,
2 Apr. 2025
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For 300 years Bordeaux winemakers were able to send their wines to England absolutely tax free and develop a strong popularity with British royalty and nobility.—
Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen,
Robb Report,
27 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The scientists edited mouse genes related to their hair and fat metabolism — two qualities woolly mammoths needed to survive in their Arctic habitat.—
Caitlin O'Kane,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2025
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Barcelona boast a better quality of player, a home advantage and a cleaner bill of health than Dortmund, all of which are reflected in the odds to win.—
Sam Tighe,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Eventually, Christ the King Catholic Church asked the family to leave its ranks.—
Tony Holt,
Arkansas Online,
7 Apr. 2025
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Last year, the U.S., fell out of the top 20 for the first time in the report’s history, landing at No. 23 in the listing authored by several global groups that rank nations’ overall happiness.—
Charles Selle,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Apr. 2025
Noun
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In addition to being more prepared ahead of a disaster and saving the city substantial amounts of money, adopting the plan also enables the city to qualify for pre- and post-disaster grant funding from the federal government and state.—
Sierra Lopez,
Mercury News,
26 Mar. 2025
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The Census Bureau’s data for 2023, aggregated across all quarters, showed total state and local tax revenue of approximately $1.4 trillion.—
David Moon (Junseo Moon),
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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The former royal highness will be too busy leading the Resistance, alongside Jonathan and his ragamuffin group of bandits, to fight off all of the Queen’s men.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
19 Mar. 2025
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The former royal highness will be too busy leading the Resistance, alongside Jonathan and his ragamuffin group of bandits, to fight off all of the Queen’s men.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
19 Mar. 2025
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“Dignity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dignity. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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