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"Humbled to share"
A modesty wrapper that softens a status announcement while still making the achievement public.
This entry keeps the original English wording because that exact phrasing is what people actually use and search for on LinkedIn.
What they really mean
The plain-language version of the phrase.
I want to announce something impressive without sounding openly self-congratulatory.
Common context
Where this wording usually shows up.
Frequently used for award posts, conference speaker slots, lists, rankings, and recognition.
Example usage
A typical sentence that uses the original phrase.
"Humbled to share that our team was recognized for its work on this launch."
Writing tip
When the phrase works and when it starts sounding scripted.
If the announcement is clearly about prestige, pair it with a concrete thank-you or context so the humility does not feel performative.
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Related phrases
Follow the same pattern through nearby LinkedIn and workplace expressions.
"Thrilled to announce"
A standard opener for promotions, awards, new roles, launches, and milestone posts.
I have good career news and I want to frame it as excitement and gratitude instead of direct self-promotion.
Open Phrase Page"Grateful for this team"
A team-first phrase that spreads credit while still reinforcing the importance of the milestone.
This achievement matters, and I want to signal that I am collaborative, appreciative, and not just promoting myself.
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A polished way to frame mistakes, setbacks, or effort as evidence of maturity and long-term development.
This was difficult, but I want to package it as learning and personal evolution.
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