as in meekness
the absence of any feelings of being better than others
displaying genuine humility, the peace activist accepted the Nobel Prize on behalf of all who have worked to end the violence
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That was his mantra the entire season, a pledge filled with the respectful humility that framed his image into that of a likable kid who was just here to hoop.
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Bill Plaschke, Los Angeles Times, 6 Apr. 2025
This humility has created an interesting, to say the least, person.
—Devin Kelly, Outside Online, 3 Apr. 2025
Covered in leaves of love, humility and strength, Ivey’s branches in the sports world stretch far and wide, and the fruit birthed from her budding coaching career can be found in her winning resume and connection with her players both past and present.
—Sharí Nycole, Essence, 26 Mar. 2025
At least in the case of the Chromecast error, unlike the Google Maps timeline data disappearance, Google had the humility to offer an apology.
—Davey Winder, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
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Bill Plaschke, Los Angeles Times, 6 Apr. 2025
This humility has created an interesting, to say the least, person.
—Devin Kelly, Outside Online, 3 Apr. 2025
Covered in leaves of love, humility and strength, Ivey’s branches in the sports world stretch far and wide, and the fruit birthed from her budding coaching career can be found in her winning resume and connection with her players both past and present.
—Sharí Nycole, Essence, 26 Mar. 2025
At least in the case of the Chromecast error, unlike the Google Maps timeline data disappearance, Google had the humility to offer an apology.
—Davey Winder, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for humility
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“Humility.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/humility. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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