pride and joy
noun
: someone or something that makes someone very proud and happy
Our children are our pride and joy.
The car is his pride and joy.
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Now, after more than 60 years of being the pride and joy of collectors around the world, and just out of an exhaustive six-year restoration by Andy Prill, a renowned classic-Porsche specialist in England, this 550A is heading to auction.
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Howard Walker, Robb Report, 30 Mar. 2026
Gatlin called the team’s defense their pride and joy.
—Gary Curreri, Sun Sentinel, 14 Mar. 2026
The event also helps to support Charlie Palmer’s other pride and joy – the Palmer Family Education Foundation, focused primarily on raising awareness and creating financial pathways for young people interested in careers in food and wine.
—Nora Heston Tarte, Mercury News, 2 Mar. 2026
No life is perfect, yet ideally, one wraps up life having accepted the shortcomings and tragedies while taking pride and joy in the accomplishments and meaningful relationships.
—Shruti Mutalik, Baltimore Sun, 7 Jan. 2026
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Howard Walker, Robb Report, 30 Mar. 2026
Gatlin called the team’s defense their pride and joy.
—Gary Curreri, Sun Sentinel, 14 Mar. 2026
The event also helps to support Charlie Palmer’s other pride and joy – the Palmer Family Education Foundation, focused primarily on raising awareness and creating financial pathways for young people interested in careers in food and wine.
—Nora Heston Tarte, Mercury News, 2 Mar. 2026
No life is perfect, yet ideally, one wraps up life having accepted the shortcomings and tragedies while taking pride and joy in the accomplishments and meaningful relationships.
—Shruti Mutalik, Baltimore Sun, 7 Jan. 2026
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“Pride and joy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pride%20and%20joy. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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