as in nobility
high position within society
the archbishop is very conscious of his dignity
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Recent Examples of dignity
Many Black men have used attire as a form of activism, an aesthetic symbol of their personal aspirations to live with dignity and work towards their dreams while simultaneously uplifting others with the same aspirations.
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Time, 5 May 2025
But through it all, Sanders has maintained the composure and dignity that defined his college career at both Jackson State and Colorado under the coaching of his father.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 1 May 2025
Trans people remain protected under the law and need to be treated with dignity and respect – and this announcement lacks any detail on how those obligations will be honoured.
—Ben Morse, CNN Money, 1 May 2025
But when his mentorship starts to push boundaries, he’s forced to make a choice: protect his academic future, or protect his dignity?
—Angelique Jackson, Variety, 30 Apr. 2025
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Time, 5 May 2025
But through it all, Sanders has maintained the composure and dignity that defined his college career at both Jackson State and Colorado under the coaching of his father.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 1 May 2025
Trans people remain protected under the law and need to be treated with dignity and respect – and this announcement lacks any detail on how those obligations will be honoured.
—Ben Morse, CNN Money, 1 May 2025
But when his mentorship starts to push boundaries, he’s forced to make a choice: protect his academic future, or protect his dignity?
—Angelique Jackson, Variety, 30 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for dignity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dignity
Noun
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His name has special significance: His first name, which means nobility and strength, was suggested by Arik's sister-in-law, while his middle name is the same as Arik’s.—
Emily Krauser,
People.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Some of Hollywood’s biggest names have centuries-old ties to nobility.—
Madeline Fitzgerald,
Quartz,
2 Jan. 2025
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Donate today to preserve the quality and integrity of local journalism.—
Ryan Anderson,
Arkansas Online,
15 May 2025
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The moss brings a splash of color that maintains a sophisticated and minimalist quality, while keeping a space from becoming whitewashed.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
14 May 2025
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Student Loan Collection Begins On May 5th: What Borrowers Should Know Newsweek Is A Trust Project Member news article 6 The dwindling ranks of first responder volunteers would be boosted if those giving up their time were eligible for student loan forgiveness, according to a Democratic congressman.—
Chloe Mayer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 May 2025
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According to the Social Security Administration (SSA), the name Ocean arrived on the popularity charts in 2020 at a rank of 795.—
Annabelle Canela,
Parents,
12 May 2025
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As is the case with the majority of launches from China, Chinese state media has not revealed many details about the payloads.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
13 May 2025
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The commission’s figure, however, still falls $471 million short of the $55 billion in state revenues Pritzker used in his February budget proposal.—
Jeremy Gorner,
Chicago Tribune,
13 May 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 18 May. 2025.
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