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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
Dylan arrives on the scene with the false modesty of predestination, touched by God but desperate for a place to sleep for the night.
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David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 10 Dec. 2024
But the modesty of its proposals underscores the reality that there is no good solution for Japanese security if the country cannot rely on the alliance with the United States.
—Foreign Affairs, 11 Aug. 2020
For women wearing Islamic face coverings or headscarves, many felt this was a clear attempt at weaponizing their modesty against them, said Baloch.
—Esha Mitra, CNN, 30 Nov. 2024
Some suggest his forthright manner and pride are somehow anathema to the country’s stereotypical characteristics of modesty and humility.
—James McNicholas, The Athletic, 5 July 2024
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David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 10 Dec. 2024
But the modesty of its proposals underscores the reality that there is no good solution for Japanese security if the country cannot rely on the alliance with the United States.
—Foreign Affairs, 11 Aug. 2020
For women wearing Islamic face coverings or headscarves, many felt this was a clear attempt at weaponizing their modesty against them, said Baloch.
—Esha Mitra, CNN, 30 Nov. 2024
Some suggest his forthright manner and pride are somehow anathema to the country’s stereotypical characteristics of modesty and humility.
—James McNicholas, The Athletic, 5 July 2024
See all Example Sentences for modesty
Recent Examples of Synonyms for modesty
Noun
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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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White is generally associated with purity and holiness.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Feb. 2025
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The International Atomic Energy Agency earlier this month warned that Iran has developed some 440 pounds of near-weapons grade uranium that has been enriched to the 60% purity threshold – shy of the 90% purity levels needed to develop a nuclear bomb.—
Caitlin McFall,
Fox News,
31 Jan. 2025
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Patrick Mahomes leads with humility and puts God first.—
Scott Thompson,
Fox News,
29 Jan. 2025
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The worst part is that Barkley’s competitive example, confidence and humility have turned him immediately into the Eagles’ leader.—
Pat Leonard,
Hartford Courant,
27 Jan. 2025
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Trump maintains his innocence, and the judgment of now over $500 million, including interest, is on appeal.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
9 Feb. 2025
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Pink is a blend of red (passion) and white (innocence).—
BestReviews,
The Mercury News,
6 Feb. 2025
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“Modesty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/modesty. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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