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as in meekness
the absence of any feelings of being better than others
his natural modesty makes him reluctant to run for public office
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as in purity
the quality or state of being morally pure
in this day and age, that's very becoming modesty in a teenager
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Recent Examples of modesty
Febos appreciates the laughable modesty of her goal.
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Faith Hill, The Atlantic, 2 June 2025
Chief Justice John Roberts, one of the swing votes in CASA, is not always known for judicial modesty.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 May 2025
The mesh fabric didn't cover as much as her extremely long, brown hair—a departure from the famous painting—which was stuffed into the dress and very deliberately situated for a wee bit of modesty.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 3 Mar. 2025
To pursue genuine internationalism, liberals also need to develop a degree of modesty about democracy itself.
—Anatol Lieven, Harper's Magazine, 19 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for modesty
Faith Hill, The Atlantic, 2 June 2025
Chief Justice John Roberts, one of the swing votes in CASA, is not always known for judicial modesty.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 May 2025
The mesh fabric didn't cover as much as her extremely long, brown hair—a departure from the famous painting—which was stuffed into the dress and very deliberately situated for a wee bit of modesty.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 3 Mar. 2025
To pursue genuine internationalism, liberals also need to develop a degree of modesty about democracy itself.
—Anatol Lieven, Harper's Magazine, 19 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for modesty
Recent Examples of Synonyms for modesty
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Most Canadians want uncomplicated lives, a desire for calm that can be misinterpreted by louder people as meekness.—
Chris Jones,
The Atlantic,
14 Mar. 2025
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Standing next to a record player in a sports jacket and turtleneck, Kaufman, with a kind of bulging meekness, a glisteningly gleeful timidity, puts the needle on the record.—
James Parker,
The Atlantic,
10 Feb. 2025
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The Sport runs the spectrum from being an everyday steel sports watch, jostling with the Omega Speedmaster and Rolex Daytona for attention, to morphing into a red-carpet star in solid 18-karat gold with a gem-set bezel, to this monochrome purity.—
Thor Svaboe,
Robb Report,
14 July 2025
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But the quest for ideological purity is present with Democrats as well, something illustrated by critiques of Senator John Fetterman and efforts by former co-vice chair of the Democratic Party David Hogg to support left-wing candidates in primary challenges against moderates.—
Colin Pascal,
Baltimore Sun,
7 July 2025
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Fellow lawmakers and leaders described him Saturday as a gentle man of humility and integrity who was deeply respected on both sides of the aisle and who fought for his fellow firefighters until the end of his life.—
Shira Moolten,
Sun Sentinel,
19 July 2025
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Accountability, collaboration, courage, humility, justice, temperance, drive, integrity, judgment, transcendence, and humanity.—
Lila MacLellan,
Fortune,
16 July 2025
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In response to the findings, Wallace issued a statement expressing regret while maintaining his innocence on the most serious allegations.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
14 July 2025
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After maintaining his innocence for more than two years, on July 2, Kohberger admitted to the quadruple killings in court and pleaded guilty to all counts.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 July 2025
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“Modesty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/modesty. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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