as in humility
the absence of any feelings of being better than others
like most other things, meekness is best practiced in moderation
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Recent Examples of meekness
And Jesus' answer is one takes it through meekness, peacemaking, humility, love, etc.
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Jason Derose, NPR, 26 May 2026
Who has time for affected meekness when playing the braggart not only tickles the soul, but has the potential to convince others of one’s own greatness?
—New York Times, 27 Mar. 2026
Such meekness is understandable from him.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 26 Feb. 2026
Likewise, meekness once meant not becoming weak, but subjugating power to reason – not letting anger take control.
—Timothy J. Pawl, The Conversation, 23 Feb. 2026
Partially, that comes down to Melling’s willingness to make big, interesting physical choices within the scope of Colin’s meekness.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 20 Feb. 2026
May the Spirit of God, who is truth and strength, and instils meekness and courage, sustain you.
—Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 9 Oct. 2025
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
There is no meekness to his game.
—Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, The Athletic, 24 Jan. 2025
Jason Derose, NPR, 26 May 2026
Who has time for affected meekness when playing the braggart not only tickles the soul, but has the potential to convince others of one’s own greatness?
—New York Times, 27 Mar. 2026
Such meekness is understandable from him.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 26 Feb. 2026
Likewise, meekness once meant not becoming weak, but subjugating power to reason – not letting anger take control.
—Timothy J. Pawl, The Conversation, 23 Feb. 2026
Partially, that comes down to Melling’s willingness to make big, interesting physical choices within the scope of Colin’s meekness.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 20 Feb. 2026
May the Spirit of God, who is truth and strength, and instils meekness and courage, sustain you.
—Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 9 Oct. 2025
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
There is no meekness to his game.
—Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, The Athletic, 24 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for meekness
Noun
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Journalists should receive good-faith criticism with humility and appreciation.—
Adrienne LaFrance,
The Atlantic,
1 June 2026
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Leaders must approach robot training with humility.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
Noun
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The humbleness comes from the fact that Mendoza wasn’t supposed to be here.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
27 Feb. 2026
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And well done Connor Storrie for acknowledging her response with kindness and humbleness.—
Taijuan Moorman,
USA Today,
8 Jan. 2026
Noun
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That is why organizations cannot afford to treat Humility as a nice-to-have trait or confuse it with politeness, modesty, or low confidence.—
Mary Crossan,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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Their designs integrate modesty as a core aesthetic principle rather than a constraint, resulting in garments that feel intentional and elegant.—
FMG Studios,
Footwear News,
10 May 2026
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“Meekness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/meekness. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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