humble
Example Sentences
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"One thing that also strikes me is how humble they've been, which perhaps is quite telling considering the values of the award."
From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026
The finished product is indulgent and addictive, flavoring the humble chia seed with freshly brewed Thai tea, maple syrup and vanilla extract, alongside a dollop of homemade coconut whipped cream.
From Salon • Mar. 31, 2026
From its humble beginnings when the founders worked out of Jobs’ family garage, Apple has ballooned over the last five decades, opening a sprawling ring-shaped headquarters in Cupertino, Calif., and employing roughly 166,000 workers.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026
Within the company, Vahdat said, employees see him as a kind and thoughtful colleague who has remained humble after all his accomplishments.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 29, 2026
Madam, he had decided he would say, please accept my heartfelt and most humble apologies.
From "Stardust" by Neil Gaiman
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
