as in nobility
high position within society
the archbishop is very conscious of his dignity
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Recent Examples of dignity
Her unwavering grace and dignity remained true throughout her life and now her everlasting legacy.
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Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
In his homily Saturday, delivered in French, Leo said the respect for human dignity was a cornerstone of every society.
—ABC News, 18 Apr. 2026
What needs no modification, however, is the battered dignity of Sam’s presence.
—Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2026
By December of this year, The Aloha Motel, on the 8500 block of South Cicero Avenue in the Scottsdale neighborhood on Chicago's Southwest Side, will not only provide shelter for each person living there, but give them the a sense of dignity too.
—Suzanne Le Mignot, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026
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Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
In his homily Saturday, delivered in French, Leo said the respect for human dignity was a cornerstone of every society.
—ABC News, 18 Apr. 2026
What needs no modification, however, is the battered dignity of Sam’s presence.
—Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2026
By December of this year, The Aloha Motel, on the 8500 block of South Cicero Avenue in the Scottsdale neighborhood on Chicago's Southwest Side, will not only provide shelter for each person living there, but give them the a sense of dignity too.
—Suzanne Le Mignot, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dignity
Noun
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In particular, popes wanted to select the church’s bishops rather than allowing nobility or a king to do so.—
Joëlle Rollo-Koster,
Fortune,
15 Apr. 2026
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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
Noun
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His physical attributes caught the attention of the Ravens’ front office and scouts, but his relationship with Heap helped drive his quality of character home.—
Haley Sawyer,
Oc Register,
25 Apr. 2026
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On Day 3, Moore could be a quality two-in-one investment.—
Joe Buscaglia,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Where does that hit rank in his career both in importance but also in terms of the bone-crunching quality of it?—
Arpon Basu,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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The split decision came after tense deliberations, with jurors initially sent back after one member broke ranks during polling, forcing further discussion before a final verdict was reached.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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DeHoyos had 11 kills — including seven in the first game —as the RedHawks toppled Glenbard West 25-22, 21-25, 25-17 in a rematch of the 2025 state championship match.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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The state audited the appeals process at the request of the Jackson County Legislature, according to Fitzpatrick.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
26 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.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dignity. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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