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as in pride
a reasonable or justifiable sense of one's worth or importance
I have enough ego that I don't give up easily when trying to win any contest or competition
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as in vanity
an often unjustified feeling of being pleased with oneself or with one's situation or achievements
a star athlete with a refreshing lack of ego
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Recent Examples of ego
There was a time in leaner years when crappie fishing’s sporting qualities were almost lost on me, when a rough day on the water meant more than a bruised ego.
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John Phillips, Outdoor Life, 14 May 2026
There is no panic, ego or desperation.
—Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 May 2026
Still, Dana thought this was just big egos going at it over their NBA teams facing off.
—Joe Kinsey Outkick, FOXNews.com, 14 May 2026
This is not an issue of pride or ego.
—Steve D. Klein, STAT, 14 May 2026
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John Phillips, Outdoor Life, 14 May 2026
There is no panic, ego or desperation.
—Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 May 2026
Still, Dana thought this was just big egos going at it over their NBA teams facing off.
—Joe Kinsey Outkick, FOXNews.com, 14 May 2026
This is not an issue of pride or ego.
—Steve D. Klein, STAT, 14 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ego
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Signing Rasmus Dahlin, Tage Thompson, Mattias Samuelsson and Power to long-term deals is also a source of pride for Adams.—
Pierre LeBrun,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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Three days later, on February 12, community members joined to raise the flag again, and to date, the pride flag to stands outside the monument, along with several more smaller flags adorning the area.—
Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
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The dresser has a classic silhouette with minimalist details like tapered legs and oiled hardware, and the mirror doubles as a vanity.—
Shea Simmons,
PEOPLE,
17 May 2026
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That lack of vanity becomes the greatest weapon of My Duchess.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
16 May 2026
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Although Detroit collapsed in the second round, the front office’s confidence in Bickerstaff, who signed a contract extension the day after the Pistons ousted the Orlando Magic in the first round, hasn’t wavered.—
Hunter Patterson,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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Ahead, pro hairstylists advise on how to transition out of a relaxer while minimizing breakage and maintaining confidence in your hair.—
Janell M. Hickman-Kirby,
Allure,
18 May 2026
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Think about the arrogance behind that.—
Jovani Patterson,
Baltimore Sun,
16 May 2026
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But his temper and arrogance were equally unparalleled, constantly leading him to argue with authority figures, from referees to his own managers.—
Leslie Felperin,
HollywoodReporter,
15 May 2026
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“Ego.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ego. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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