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I think there's a difference between saying something was "a humbling experience" and "I am exceptionally humble".

"The best at being humble. Everyone's talking about how humble I am."

"in a way, being gracious is my weakness" :)

I agree with the article author that current usage employs the one to imply the other.

I am humble but it is just one of my numerous merits. :p

There is now even a word for that: humblebragging.