PRIDE Synonyms: 177 Similar and Opposite Words

pride 1 of 2

noun

ˈprīd

Definition of pride

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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pride

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verb

as in to congratulate

to think highly of (oneself) he prides himself on the quality of his writing

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Recent Examples of pride

Noun

One area of pride for Rossi is he will forever be known as the first racer to put the IR-28 up to speed – another achievement for the man who won the 100th Indianapolis 500 in 2016. — Bruce Martin, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026 One of the many fallen soldiers that have made the ultimate sacrifice with pride. — Alexa Herrera, CBS News, 31 July 2026

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Memphis Bleek prides himself on being a man of respect who can stand on his two feet. — Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 28 July 2026 For more than 60 years the Phoenix Art Museum has thrown open its doors to the public and invited them into an institution that prides itself on growth, innovation and imagination all through the power of art. — Meredith G. White, AZCentral.com, 23 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for pride

Recent Examples of Synonyms for pride

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In a post on X, Kono, former defense minister under the Abe administration, warned that the plan could undermine confidence in Japan's fiscal position, push interest rates higher and weaken the yen.

— Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 4 Aug. 2026
The government says the new framework will improve investor confidence by making decisions more predictable while protecting climate integrity and ensuring local communities benefit from carbon market projects.

— ABC News, ABC News, 4 Aug. 2026

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The romantic gesture set off a trend and from around 1790 to 1830, miniature artists began to house these tiny eyes in jewels as precious keepsakes.

— Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 3 Aug. 2026
The roaring jewel martini is made with Beluga Gold Line Vodka and a dry vermouth rinse, then topped with Billecart-Salmon Champagne Le Reserve and garnished with olives and a spoonful of beluga caviar.

— Henri Hollis, AJC.com, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of jewel

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The single-sink bathroom vanity had just enough room for two, but the massive walk-in shower featured a soaking tub.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Aug. 2026
The desk-sized vanity mirror features a sturdy silicone base with Mira, Rumi and Zoey’s faces on the bottom, alongside a tray for your hair accessories.

— Tim Chan, Footwear News, 28 July 2026

Definition of vanity

Noun

His hitting metrics are all career bests, and he’s headed for his fourth consecutive season of 20-plus homers.

— Zack Meisel, New York Times, 24 July 2026
Atwell, the 26-year-old five-year veteran, has modest career bests of 67 receptions (2023), 562 yards (2024), and three touchdowns (2023).

— Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 10 July 2026

Definition of best

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Pezeshkian congratulated Khalil al-Hayya on his election as head of the group’s political bureau and told him Iran would continue supporting the Palestinian cause, according to a Hamas statement posted in Arabic, and reviewed by Fox News Digital.

— Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 3 Aug. 2026
The text is a reference to the song’s lyrics, which see Bad Bunny congratulating and thanking his parents for giving birth to him.

— Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 31 July 2026

Definition of congratulate

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An elegant conservatory, a beloved aquarium known for its shimmering jade green tiles reminiscent of an underwater tavern, and the small but excellent Dossin Great Lakes Museum are a few of the treasures found here.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 July 2026
The idea of finding that lost treasure is universal, whether finding the Holy Grail or finding the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow or finding Jesus.

— Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 29 July 2026

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