as in vanity
an often unjustified feeling of being pleased with oneself or with one's situation or achievements
a momentary complacency that was quickly dispelled by the shock of cold reality
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Recent Examples of complacency
Some choose complacency — seduced by comfort and the illusion that someone else will do the hard work of changing things.
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F. Willis Johnson, Twin Cities, 10 July 2025
Of course, the line between confidence and complacency can be a thin one for investors.
—Jesse Pound, CNBC, 10 July 2025
At any rate, complacency about energy security would appear to be shortsighted.
—Michael Lynch, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
Of course, the best fictions run the gamut from complacency to catastrophe.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 25 June 2025
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F. Willis Johnson, Twin Cities, 10 July 2025
Of course, the line between confidence and complacency can be a thin one for investors.
—Jesse Pound, CNBC, 10 July 2025
At any rate, complacency about energy security would appear to be shortsighted.
—Michael Lynch, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
Of course, the best fictions run the gamut from complacency to catastrophe.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 25 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for complacency
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Accessibility and Sustainability Mii amo features one ADA-compliant 400-square-foot Casita, complete with a king-size bed, a roll-in shower, a tub with a permanent seat, and an accessible double vanity.—
Devorah Lev-Tov,
Travel + Leisure,
26 July 2025
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Distinctive elements: White oak vanity; brass fixtures; quartz countertops; Asian wallpaper.—
Lennie Omalza,
The Courier-Journal,
25 July 2025
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Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images/Getty Images Also read: Commanders Star WR Reacts to Ending Training Camp Holdout With countless people in and around the league trying to crown him the next big thing, Daniels' ego could have quickly inflated.—
Kevin McCormick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 July 2025
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Tension could arise if egos clash, but underneath the surface, there’s an invitation to practice softness, to apologize without conditions, and to notice where control is getting in the way of genuine collaboration.—
Dossé-Via Trenou,
Refinery29,
27 July 2025
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Explorers seek variety, creativity, and new experiences, prizing flexibility and innovation. Artisans, motivated by mastery and pride in their work, are autonomous and focused on quality.—
David Michels,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
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In the final episode of The Cosby Show, Dr. Heathcliff Huxtable is beaming with pride—his only son is graduating college.—
Mychal Denzel Smith,
Time,
22 July 2025
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The sweeping track was inspired in part by Rebecca Solnit’s 2014 collection Men Explain Things to Me, with the titular essay providing a scathing look at male arrogance and how conversations between men and women go awry.—
Daniel Kreps,
Rolling Stone,
16 July 2025
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But nothing in his tenure captures all at once the sense of arrogance, tone-deafness to the concerns of Floridians and obsession with keeping secrets.—
Orlando Sentinel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
20 June 2025
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“Complacency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/complacency. Accessed 3 Aug. 2025.
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