as in nobility
high position within society
the archbishop is very conscious of his dignity
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Recent Examples of dignity
These are people solving real problems: expanding affordable housing, protecting public education, and fighting for economic dignity in communities that national Democrats often overlook.
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Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Apr. 2025
The actor transitioned to mainstream movies elegantly, retaining a sense of dignity.
—Doreen St. Félix, New Yorker, 5 Apr. 2025
There was not an excess of dignity on either side, it must be said.
—Nick Miller, New York Times, 3 Apr. 2025
Human dignity and freedom are our birthright.
—Patricia A. Daniel, Baltimore Sun, 13 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for dignity
Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Apr. 2025
The actor transitioned to mainstream movies elegantly, retaining a sense of dignity.
—Doreen St. Félix, New Yorker, 5 Apr. 2025
There was not an excess of dignity on either side, it must be said.
—Nick Miller, New York Times, 3 Apr. 2025
Human dignity and freedom are our birthright.
—Patricia A. Daniel, Baltimore Sun, 13 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for dignity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dignity
Noun
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As the Times reports, the first stars Arthur’s nephew, Sir Gawain, a knight who faces off with Germanic Saxons invading from mainland Europe and disloyal English nobility—including his father.—
Sonja Anderson,
Smithsonian Magazine,
2 Apr. 2025
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For 300 years Bordeaux winemakers were able to send their wines to England absolutely tax free and develop a strong popularity with British royalty and nobility.—
Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen,
Robb Report,
27 Mar. 2025
Noun
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For example, a plant may attract the same pests or wind pollination can impact the quality of differing varieties of the same plant.—
Lauren David,
Southern Living,
20 Apr. 2025
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What are the most important qualities for the person who replaces outgoing Police Chief Neil Noakes?: 1) Must be willing to listen to the community and take the time to build rapport and trust.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The goal showed the intelligence of Lyon’s players, but also the X factor present in their ranks.—
Art de Roché,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2025
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Ord continued his service in the regular army after the war at the permanent rank of brigadier general.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
19 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The church as a refuge Since 2022, more than 200,000 asylum seekers arrived to New York City, some arriving by bus as Republican states sought to overwhelm the city’s sanctuary status.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
20 Apr. 2025
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In many states, including California, Kentucky and Virginia, adult adoptees must secure a court order or permission from their adoptive parents in order to gain access to certain adoption papers.—
Juliana Kim,
NPR,
19 Apr. 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 24 Apr. 2025.
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