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modesty

noun

ˈmä-də-stē

Definition of modesty

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 The structures, made of raw concrete, exuded an ostentatious form of modesty, emblematic of the town’s character. — Afra Wang, New Yorker, 23 Sep. 2026 What is striking is that all these versions agree on her shyness, modesty, and propriety. — Eva Blanco Medina, Vogue, 10 Sep. 2026 Like the rest of their clothing, shoes for the British royal family are about classic silhouettes, modesty and formality. — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2026 Her interest in what happened to my body when she was born knows no modesty or fear. — Miranda Rake, Parents, 25 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for modesty

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Noun

The third revealed meekness as spiritual strength – the willingness to let God lead thought and action.

— Liesl Ehmke, Christian Science Monitor, 7 Aug. 2026
And Jesus' answer is one takes it through meekness, peacemaking, humility, love, etc.

— Jason DeRose, NPR, 26 May 2026

Definition of meekness

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The nod to purity emphasized the paint brand’s relationship to cleanliness and virtue, and possibly other notions of bigotry.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 14 Oct. 2026
At the same time, brands such as Bottega Veneta offered a more discreet form of luxury rooted in purity of design and craftsmanship.

— Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of purity

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The joy and innocence that greeted students and teachers on their return to school in early September has been lost, replaced by a somber and quiet aura.

— Ray Sanchez, CNN Money, 18 Oct. 2026
Holmes, the former founder of Theranos who was found guilty on four counts of fraud in 2022 and who insists on her innocence throughout the documentary, begins her 11-year sentence in a federal prison in Texas.

— Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of innocence

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