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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
Jesse Zanger, CBS News, 17 Mar. 2026
Jewish pride as far as the eye can see.
—Jacob Gurvis, Sun Sentinel, 17 Mar. 2026
Conrad Kickert, The Conversation, 11 Mar. 2026
Cannes has prided itself on mixing the cream of the arthouse crop with a sprinkling of big studio buzz movies, but the latter are looking very thin on the ground this edition.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 11 Mar. 2026
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Noun
Irish pride was delivered with beaming faces and blaring sounds, bouncing off the buildings as cheering and horn blowing erupted from the sidelines.
—Jesse Zanger, CBS News, 17 Mar. 2026
Jewish pride as far as the eye can see.
—Jacob Gurvis, Sun Sentinel, 17 Mar. 2026
Verb
This time, the two shops were located in Chicago and San Francisco – again, places that pride themselves on their unique and recognizable design culture.
—Conrad Kickert, The Conversation, 11 Mar. 2026
Cannes has prided itself on mixing the cream of the arthouse crop with a sprinkling of big studio buzz movies, but the latter are looking very thin on the ground this edition.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 11 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pride
Noun
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The exhibition showcases more than 60 objects made of silver, gold, enamel and precious jewels from several European monarchs and rulers to the Church of the Holy Sepulcher in Jerusalem.—
Alyson Rodriguez,
Dallas Morning News,
19 Mar. 2026
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From 2006 to 2011, the series, about a teenager named Miley Stewart who lives a double life as a pop singer, was the crown jewel of the Disney Channel empire at the peak of its stronghold over American youth.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
18 Mar. 2026
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Making the vanity the centerpiece of the bathroom can transform the space entires, often with just a simple can of paint.—
Lauren Jones,
The Spruce,
15 Mar. 2026
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Included in this suite is a spa-like primary bath with a soaking tub, stand-up shower, and two vanities.—
James Alexander,
Hartford Courant,
15 Mar. 2026
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But Pickens wants a long-term deal, and 2025 brought lots of career-bests for him in a contract year.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
16 Mar. 2026
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All these people in their Sunday best.—
Will Croxton,
CBS News,
15 Mar. 2026
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The moderator also congratulated all nominees and the presenters and winners who expressed their beliefs on air.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
16 Mar. 2026
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After the wins, many around the families were eager to congratulate them as well.—
Lindsey Bahr,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Mar. 2026
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While Gary and Ezeiruaku have confidence from the coaching staff, a productive double-digit sack player might not be on the roster.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 Mar. 2026
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Through his guidance, countless beginners found confidence, joy and a sense of belonging.—
Avery Newmark,
AJC.com,
16 Mar. 2026
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Archaeologists have discovered a piece of marble treasure among the remains of a shipwreck off the coast of the Greek island of Kythira, which could be tied to an infamous robbery at the Parthenon, Greek officials said.—
Emily Mae Czachor,
CBS News,
19 Mar. 2026
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But the show instantly makes a rod for its own back by waiting until Episode 3 to turn its hero into the Count and get all the treasure-hunting, high society-infiltrating, and Machiavellian scheming underway.—
Jon O'Brien,
IndieWire,
19 Mar. 2026
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So if our leader can check his ego, clearly the rest of us could check our ego.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
18 Mar. 2026
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Like their ego is being quieted .—
Outside Online,
Outside Online,
18 Mar. 2026
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On the show, Ha, a maid, meets Bridgerton, whose family is of high-ranking aristocracy, at a masquerade ball, where her identity is concealed by a mask.—
Angeline Jane Bernabe,
ABC News,
4 Mar. 2026
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According to Deirdre Clemente, a fashion and culture historian, the emergence of the suit as the standard for men in the 18th and 19th centuries was itself a rebellion against the ornate, flashy and colorful clothing associated with aristocracy.—
Rustin Dodd,
New York Times,
28 Feb. 2026
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“Pride.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pride. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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