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modest

[mod-ist] / ˈmɒd ɪst /




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I live in a modest, fully paid-off home, drive an older car, have comfortable but dated and worn furniture, and buy clothes at thrift stores.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 2026

To float comfortably off to dreamland with a book, find a writer who informs, entertains and keeps the thrills modest.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

The movie, with a deep well of grief and a reach beyond its grasp, is ultimately one of more modest achievements.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

These ventures, which form the backbone of India's manufacturing sector, often operate on thin margins, where even modest pay rises can strain finances.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

But although he became the most respected scientist of his time, Boyle retained his retiring, modest nature and declined many honours.

From "The Scientists" by John Gribbin




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