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as in pridefulness
a reasonable or justifiable sense of one's worth or importance
finishing that survival course gave me a real sense of pride and confidence in my abilities
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as in jewel
an asset that brings praise or renown
an architectural and acoustical masterpiece, the concert hall is the pride of the whole city
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as in vanity
an often unjustified feeling of being pleased with oneself or with one's situation or achievements
so full of pride that they were ripe for a big comedown
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as in best
individuals carefully selected as being the best of a class
crackerjack test pilots who are the pride of the navy's air arm
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Recent Examples of pride
Daniel Taylor, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2025
That same evening, a similar expression of Puerto Rican pride could be felt on Detroit’s West Side, with the sounds of Bad Bunny’s slurry voice pouring onto Livernois Avenue.
—Lyndsay C. Green, Freep.com, 1 Aug. 2025
Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 23 July 2025
Eastwood worked fast, priding himself on the ability to reduce shoot days to a minimum, and doing a scant number of takes.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 23 July 2025
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Noun
Does Sir Jim Ratcliffe view it as a source of pride?
—Daniel Taylor, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2025
That same evening, a similar expression of Puerto Rican pride could be felt on Detroit’s West Side, with the sounds of Bad Bunny’s slurry voice pouring onto Livernois Avenue.
—Lyndsay C. Green, Freep.com, 1 Aug. 2025
Verb
Moda Italiana got vocal on Wednesday defending the country’s high-end fashion supply chain against ongoing claims describing it as failing to fulfill the principles of quality, work ethics and sustainability that the sector has long prided itself on.
—Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 23 July 2025
Eastwood worked fast, priding himself on the ability to reduce shoot days to a minimum, and doing a scant number of takes.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 23 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pride
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However, the jewel of the hotel is its shimmering heated saltwater pool.—
Regan Stephens,
Travel + Leisure,
11 July 2025
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Kardashian's jewels also featured two Lorraine Schwartz necklaces with approximately 250 carats of diamonds.—
Catherine Santino,
People.com,
9 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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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers franchise quarterback is coming off the best year of his career, which began with a life-changing contract, continued with the birth of his first daughter and wrapped with personal bests of a 10-7 record, 4,500 passing yards and 41 touchdowns.—
Jeff Howe,
New York Times,
25 July 2025
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And with career bests, turning in 55 receptions for 800 yards and a handful of scores in 2021.—
Oliver Thomas,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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Instead, coaches are gently correcting or congratulating Ewers.—
Chris Perkins,
Sun Sentinel,
30 July 2025
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Council President Joe LaCava congratulated McClurg on her retirement from a 38-year career in public education, the last 16 years spent in the Del Mar district, where all nine schools are geographically in the city of San Diego.—
Karen Billing,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 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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For some people in the Heber area, and some of the tourists that flock here each summer, these bands of roaming horses are a local treasure and a piece of Western history.—
Dac Collins,
Outdoor Life,
31 July 2025
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After 37 years with the same caring owners, this vintage treasure is ready for its next chapter.—
Miriam Schwartz,
Boston Herald,
31 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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The royal house was overthrown during the German Revolution that followed World War I, however, two branches still remain in the aristocracy.—
Meredith Kile,
People.com,
30 June 2025
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First popular as a leisurely racquet sport among the aristocracy of England, tennis players often wore long trousers, sporty knit vests and even neckties to dress for the sport.—
Brett F. Braley-Palko,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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“Pride.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pride. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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