dignify

Example Sentences

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Monarchical trappings dignified Napoleon Bonaparte’s power grab and still dignify the Inauguration Days of American presidents.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 8, 2026

New York Rep. Mike Lawler said Greene’s belief “doesn’t dignify a response,” while Nebraska Rep. Don Bacon observed that “I think enough has already been said. I ignore her.”

From Slate • Oct. 12, 2024

When the question was asked, Brendon McCullum did not dignify it with a response.

From BBC • Aug. 31, 2024

Wade brought her distress over the situation to her therapist, got off social media and refused to dignify the rumors.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 23, 2023

I would not dignify that question with a reply.

From "Secrets at Sea" by Richard Peck