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a dignity vs dignity

Both 'a dignity' and 'dignity' are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Dignity' is used as an uncountable noun to refer to the quality of being worthy of respect, while 'a dignity' is used when referring to a specific instance or type of dignity.

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a dignity

This phrase is correct when referring to a specific instance or type of dignity.

Use 'a dignity' when you want to refer to a particular form or instance of dignity, such as 'He carried himself with a dignity that commanded respect.'

Examples:

She maintained a dignity throughout the difficult situation.
There is a quiet dignity in the way he speaks.
The play portrayed a dignity in the face of adversity.
He showed a dignity that inspired those around him.
The painting captured a sense of dignity in the subject's expression.

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You have to have a dignity of labor.
There's a dignity in royalty... which precludes the likelihood of assassination.
If I had a dignity, I also would pay the cigarettes.
But there is a dignity to the way I do it.
Earlier on, Mr Karas was right to say that we too, in this House, have a dignity of our own.
How words are empowering them with a dignity they had never known, that they couldn't even imagine.
Portuguese is the most durable link between the continents, as it is a means of communication, the raw material used by great poets and writers, and has a dignity born of eight hundred years of history.
On the contrary, we seek a more just world order because that reflects our values and our dignity as Europeans - a dignity we share with all the peoples of the earth!
Mister director's assistant, we have a dignity to defend.
Such a dignity for someone sneaking in!
What we do here is brutal, and it does leave people there is a dignity to the way I do it.
And there's a dignity in that, in fighting to the finish, to the red-faced bitter end.
And there's a dignity in that, in fighting to the finish, to the red-faced bitter end.

Alternatives:

an air of dignity
a sense of dignity
a touch of dignity
a hint of dignity
a display of dignity

dignity

This phrase is correct when referring to the quality of being worthy of respect.

Use 'dignity' as an uncountable noun to describe the quality of being worthy of respect or honor, such as 'She faced the situation with dignity.'

Examples:

She carried herself with dignity throughout the ordeal.
The organization works to uphold the dignity of all individuals.
He conducted himself with great dignity in the face of criticism.
The film portrayed the dignity of the human spirit.
Respecting the dignity of others is important in any interaction.

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A person with inner dignity is never embarrassed.
Mr Director, show some dignity.
A gentleman's dignity blossoms in adversity.
People behaved with courage and dignity.
I would never risk your dignity.
Let Catherine scramble for her dignity.
I will grab your clothes and my dignity.
Borrowing a bag will not destroy your dignity.
Try to find some dignity in the situation.
For the dignity of your family.
Many people kept clean and preserved their dignity.
Face the man who took your dignity.
Eloping would be beneath our dignity.
It's a life of quiet dignity.
You stood up for the dignity of every child.
You have given him the dignity of a sailor's death, commander.
Now, let's approach this with a little dignity.
And why comes Paro heedless of her dignity...?
Sorry. I have too much dignity for that.
The important thing is that we let him keep his dignity.

Alternatives:

self-respect
honor
integrity
grace
nobility

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