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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
Bureaucracy and ego should never stand in the way of getting aid to those who need it most.
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Somayeh Malekian, ABC News, 23 July 2025
Factor in issues related to ego — few artists will risk ceding the spotlight to a crackerjack support cast, let alone fork over a bigger cut of their paycheck to compensate extra personnel — and the notion practically becomes a nonstarter.
—Bob Gendron, Chicago Tribune, 20 July 2025
There will be no room for pride, as Mercury retrograde in Leo forces us to put our egos aside.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 18 July 2025
Such braggadocio is just more evidence of a narcissistic ego.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 14 July 2025
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Somayeh Malekian, ABC News, 23 July 2025
Factor in issues related to ego — few artists will risk ceding the spotlight to a crackerjack support cast, let alone fork over a bigger cut of their paycheck to compensate extra personnel — and the notion practically becomes a nonstarter.
—Bob Gendron, Chicago Tribune, 20 July 2025
There will be no room for pride, as Mercury retrograde in Leo forces us to put our egos aside.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 18 July 2025
Such braggadocio is just more evidence of a narcissistic ego.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 14 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ego
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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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Leo season says to take pride in your accomplishments and put them on display.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
22 July 2025
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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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More than 500 faculty members signed a letter of no confidence in President Jay Hartzell, then UT's leader, for his response to the protesters as well as his April 2 termination of former diversity, equity and inclusion employees.—
Lily Kepner,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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During her time, she’s gained confidence in cooking savory dishes, but also taking on business administration.—
Alisha Miranda,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
30 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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“Ego.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ego. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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