as in nobility
high position within society the archbishop is very conscious of his dignity
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Recent Examples of dignity Here’s to the people who strive and persevere and realize their dreams, without squashing the dignity of others. —
Donna Vickroy, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026 His generosity extends far beyond the kitchen, reaching communities across the world with compassion, dignity, and a deep sense of responsibility. —Eric Ripert, Time, 15 Apr. 2026 They are meant to guide others through the dying process with dignity, comfort, education and other assistance. —Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 14 Apr. 2026 Protecting patient dignity and ensuring staff safety are not mutually exclusive goals. —Rick Pozniak, Boston Herald, 14 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for dignity
Donna Vickroy, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026 His generosity extends far beyond the kitchen, reaching communities across the world with compassion, dignity, and a deep sense of responsibility. —Eric Ripert, Time, 15 Apr. 2026 They are meant to guide others through the dying process with dignity, comfort, education and other assistance. —Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 14 Apr. 2026 Protecting patient dignity and ensuring staff safety are not mutually exclusive goals. —Rick Pozniak, Boston Herald, 14 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for dignity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dignity
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Lagerbielke — or more accurately, the 11th Baron Lagerbielke — is a member of the Swedish nobility and lies 254th in line to the country’s throne.— Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 1 Apr. 2026
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Known as the Dragon Slayer, he’s often shown meditating, praying, waxing philosophical, and pontificating on nobility, integrity and honor.— Pamela Chelin, Los Angeles Times, 25 Mar. 2026
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Maintainers of the Linux kernel have seen a similar change in the quality of bug reports.— Huo Jingnan, NPR, 11 Apr. 2026
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Many people are ignored for decades, particularly great performers and elderly folks who conceal their qualities.— Lucy Jones April 11, Miami Herald, 11 Apr. 2026
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Bruce also had the lowest levels of stress hormone metabolites, was given priority access to the four central feeding stations on account of his rank, and even had a non-mate remove debris from his lower beak, the only individual in the circus to be so honored.— ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 20 Apr. 2026
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Rival streaming services are also beefing up the ranks of their podcasts.— Brian Steinberg, Variety, 20 Apr. 2026
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Currently, 38 states offer dedicated tax incentives for data centers, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures.— Kevin Hardy, Baltimore Sun, 20 Apr. 2026
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The county last week also had asked the state to investigate, echoing calls from Supervisor Sylvia Arenas and Steve Baron, a member of the county’s Child Abuse Prevention Council.— Julia Prodis Sulek, Mercury News, 20 Apr. 2026
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Not for the first time, Meryl Streep is swooping in to save the day: a limited series with her highness at the helm is now officially Netflix bound, under the direction of the Oscar-winning screenwriter and director Cord Jefferson.— Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 3 Apr. 2026
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Before the end of World War II, imperial highnesses were in abundant supply.— Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 8 June 2025
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“Dignity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/thesaurus/dignity. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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