as in nobility
high position within society
the archbishop is very conscious of his dignity
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Recent Examples of dignity
However, Ferrell’s one of the few in the ensemble who escapes with his dignity.
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Tim Grierson, Vulture, 4 Feb. 2025
These were severe human rights violations — acts that violated not only the basic dignity of children but also protections against cruel and unusual punishment.
—Ray Watford, Sun Sentinel, 28 Jan. 2025
The standoff ended when Colombia agreed to accept the migrants on the condition that they were not flown back on military aircraft—a move Petro argued was necessary to preserve the deportees' dignity.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 31 Jan. 2025
Who better to ensure AI tools respect and protect women's privacy and dignity than those who have long fought for these basic rights?
—Erin Grau, TIME, 29 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for dignity 
Tim Grierson, Vulture, 4 Feb. 2025
These were severe human rights violations — acts that violated not only the basic dignity of children but also protections against cruel and unusual punishment.
—Ray Watford, Sun Sentinel, 28 Jan. 2025
The standoff ended when Colombia agreed to accept the migrants on the condition that they were not flown back on military aircraft—a move Petro argued was necessary to preserve the deportees' dignity.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 31 Jan. 2025
Who better to ensure AI tools respect and protect women's privacy and dignity than those who have long fought for these basic rights?
—Erin Grau, TIME, 29 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for dignity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dignity
Noun
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European salons were nobility inviting composers into their homes to write and play music.—
August Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Jan. 2025
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This baby name comes from the Quechuan language and was often associated with leadership and nobility.—
Marilyn La Jeunesse,
Parents,
7 Jan. 2025
Noun
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One of the intriguing qualities of dark paint colors is their ability to recede visually.—
Heather Bien,
Southern Living,
19 Feb. 2025
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Most of the show is a pleasing examination of small-town living and a brother and sister who want to do quality detective work (despite differing tactics) amid poor funding and meddlesome constituents.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
19 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Sharing is caring: The Cougars rank No. 43 in assist rate (58.9).—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
17 Feb. 2025
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Two key changes were part of a $418 million settlement announced last March after a series of lawsuits alleged that NAR, which counts 1.5 million real estate professionals among its ranks, had informal rules that propped up the industry’s traditional payment structure.—
Samantha Delouya,
CNN,
17 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Netanyahu’s allies have called on the prime minister to fire Bar, after it was reported last weekend that the Shin Bet is investigating members of prime minister’s office for inappropriately lobbying on behalf of Qatari state interests – something his office has denied.—
Mick Krever,
CNN,
18 Feb. 2025
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Four months ago, the administration of Mayor Eric Adams seemed to be in an irreversible state of crisis.—
Emma G. Fitzsimmons,
New York Times,
18 Feb. 2025
Noun
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People took cannabis and rated their own impairment before driving in a simulator, and most vastly underestimated their own highness.—
Jahan Marcu,
Rolling Stone,
29 Jan. 2025
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They are no longer addressed as his or her royal highness.—
Mary Whitfill Roeloffs,
Forbes,
16 Feb. 2024
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“Dignity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dignity. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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