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humility

[hyoo-mil-i-tee, yoo-] / hyuˈmɪl ɪ ti, yu- /


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Leaders of Western democracies mostly strive to project humility, relatability, and an aversion to corruption; the government is multibranched and by the people, after all.

From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026

Neither movie does anything particularly interesting with its characters, but what’s most frustrating is that the humility Lightning McQueen learns in the first film is essentially tossed out the window.

From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026

All the denizens of Thoreau’s Cape Cod, from its scraggly scrub pine trees to its people, exemplify the humility that goes hand-in-hand with danger.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

So every moment is a moment of gratitude and humility, to be honest.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

At the conclusion of his song, Bear bowed his head, crossed himself, and clasped his hands over his chest—the image of humility.

From "Crispin: The Cross of Lead" by Avi




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