dignity

noun

ˈdig-nə-tē How to pronounce dignity (audio)
Definition of dignitynext
as in nobility
high position within society the archbishop is very conscious of his dignity

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Recent Examples of dignity It’s all designed to be efficient, effective, and treat residents with dignity. — Kathleen Toner, CNN Money, 16 Oct. 2026 With every word, these leaders shed another shred of dignity. — Matt Calkins Outkick, FOXNews.com, 16 Oct. 2026 Elections give even the poorest Indians the prospect of dignity and agency, and as a result, voter turnout rates are routinely high. — Pratap Bhanu Mehta, Foreign Affairs, 15 Oct. 2026 An America that seeks justice with dignity and wisdom, not arrogance and gore. — Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for dignity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dignity
  1. nobility
  2. quality
  3. rank
  4. state
  5. highness
Noun
  • Legal recognition of the country’s nobility stopped in 1946 and for aristocrats such as Princess Giacinta Ruspoli, upkeep of the family’s ancestral homes doesn’t come cheap.
    — Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Thomas Jefferson is believed to have loved these wines and today they are enjoyed by Italian nobility and discerning wine lovers the world over.
    — Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of nobility
Noun
  • The middle tier of the market has been hollowed out, with prices inching higher even as brands downgrade quality.
    — Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2026
  • The movie ends with a kind of shrug, which is one of its best qualities.
    — Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of quality
Noun
  • This season is really no different, with many teams filling the top ranks in the nation.
    — OutKick, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2026
  • The Horned Frogs rank last in sacks allowed, while West Virginia ranks fourth in the Big 12 in sacks.
    — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of rank
Noun
  • Advocates tout the measure as the most comprehensive update in a decade to the state's firearms laws.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 26 Oct. 2026
  • In both Michigan and Ohio, college and professional football have been a subplot of the toss-up Senate races in each state.
    — Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of state
Noun
  • While Prince William is having his wedding day moment with Travis on New Heights, PEOPLE previously reported that his royal highness will not be attending the Kansas City Chiefs tight end's nuptials.
    — Latoya Gayle, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026
  • Before the end of World War II, imperial highnesses were in abundant supply.
    — Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 8 June 2025
Definition of highness

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“Dignity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dignity. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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