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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
Some suggest his forthright manner and pride are somehow anathema to the country’s stereotypical characteristics of modesty and humility.
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James McNicholas, The Athletic, 5 July 2024
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Locals may insist (politely, of course) that Toronto doesn’t belong atop any traveler’s wish list, but don’t fall for that Canadian modesty.
—Ingrid K. Williams, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2024
Its materials confer a certain modesty that is befitting of its religious function and, in a sense, typical of the architect.
—Justin Davidson, Curbed, 18 July 2024
The Big Year captures Martin in kinder-gentler mode, but the film’s overall modesty keeps him from really registering.
—Will Leitch, Vulture, 29 Mar. 2024
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James McNicholas, The Athletic, 5 July 2024
Toronto Jump to: Recommendations Itinerary Google Map April 11, 2024
Locals may insist (politely, of course) that Toronto doesn’t belong atop any traveler’s wish list, but don’t fall for that Canadian modesty.
—Ingrid K. Williams, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2024
Its materials confer a certain modesty that is befitting of its religious function and, in a sense, typical of the architect.
—Justin Davidson, Curbed, 18 July 2024
The Big Year captures Martin in kinder-gentler mode, but the film’s overall modesty keeps him from really registering.
—Will Leitch, Vulture, 29 Mar. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for modesty
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Most disconcerting is the meekness of Washington’s supposedly stalwart European allies.Raphael Cohen, Foreign Affairs, 5 Nov. 2014
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But to see Bass as a kumbaya leader — or to mistake her softness for meekness — is to fundamentally misunderstand her.Julia Wick, Los Angeles Times, 23 June 2024
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The red surrounding this mandala’s central deity is a Buddhist symbol of purity, but also a reminder that purity starts with the flesh and blood that everybody gets for free.Jackson Arn, The New Yorker, 2 Jan. 2025
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Reddit users say the community establishes protocols for third-party lab testing of peptides to verify their purity and promotes safe mixing and dosing practices.Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 24 Dec. 2024
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In some instances, this approach will give heirs time to develop the patience, knowledge and humility to handle a sudden influx of cash responsibly.Rory O'Hara, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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President-elect Donald Trump is the polar opposite, lacking any of the qualities including the integrity, goodness and humility that Carter possessed.Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 8 Jan. 2025
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Trump, who has maintained his innocence, argued he was entitled to a new trial.Bart Jansen, USA TODAY, 30 Dec. 2024
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Trump pleaded not guilty to all charges, maintains his innocence and has accused Smith of targeting him for political purposes.George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 30 Dec. 2024
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“Modesty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/modesty. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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