as in meekness
the absence of any feelings of being better than others
displaying genuine humility, the peace activist accepted the Nobel Prize on behalf of all who have worked to end the violence
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Recent Examples of humility
Off-screen, Rick was known for his generosity, humility, and love for connecting with fans at events across the country.
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Mekishana Pierre, EW.com, 27 June 2025
This job, more than any other time in franchise history, demands humility and transparency.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 26 June 2025
Indeed, the designer’s intentions are based on high ideals — kindness, tolerance and humility among them — even if his methods can sometime shock.
—Miles Socha, Footwear News, 25 June 2025
The 80-year-old Parker, who’d been fielding calls from many of his former Terrier players since getting the call, accepted the honor with humility and his trademark humor.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 24 June 2025
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Mekishana Pierre, EW.com, 27 June 2025
This job, more than any other time in franchise history, demands humility and transparency.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 26 June 2025
Indeed, the designer’s intentions are based on high ideals — kindness, tolerance and humility among them — even if his methods can sometime shock.
—Miles Socha, Footwear News, 25 June 2025
The 80-year-old Parker, who’d been fielding calls from many of his former Terrier players since getting the call, accepted the honor with humility and his trademark humor.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 24 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for humility
Recent Examples of Synonyms for humility
meekness
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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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“Humility.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://x0upouf933.proxynodejs.usequeue.com/thesaurus/humility. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.
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