as in congratulated
to think highly of (oneself)
he prides himself on the quality of his writing
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Recent Examples of prided
Phoenix Union community speaks out against Cota Natacha Chavez, a district alumnus and parent of a Phoenix Union freshman, said the district has always prided itself on its diversity and inclusion.
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Erick Trevino, AZCentral.com, 6 Feb. 2026
Setting new standards of innovation, the Jerome prided itself in providing the only bathroom in town open to the public— as well as the first building in town with an elevator, and one of the first buildings west of the Mississpi to have complete electric lighting.
—Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Feb. 2026
For all the angst fans experienced in a mostly sleepy winter, the Tigers have always prided themselves on being opportunistic.
—Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 5 Feb. 2026
The Horned Frogs have prided themselves on their defensive identity this season, but the defense didn’t show up in Boulder.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Feb. 2026
Miami prided itself on its physicality, defense, and dominance in the paint this season.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 20 Jan. 2026
Analysts warn that its ties with Israel could become a rallying cry for Islamic extremists, destabilizing an already volatile region in which Somaliland has prided itself as an oasis of relative calm.
—Sam Metz, Los Angeles Times, 13 Jan. 2026
Since its early beginnings in the living room of a Lakeview condominium 20 years ago, Glenview’s Oil Lamp Theater has prided itself in delivering an intimate live performance.
—Jennifer Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026
Ever since it was first formed as the California Basketball Association in 1952, the West Coast Conference has prided itself on its collection of like-minded, regional universities.
—Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Dec. 2025
Erick Trevino, AZCentral.com, 6 Feb. 2026
Setting new standards of innovation, the Jerome prided itself in providing the only bathroom in town open to the public— as well as the first building in town with an elevator, and one of the first buildings west of the Mississpi to have complete electric lighting.
—Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Feb. 2026
For all the angst fans experienced in a mostly sleepy winter, the Tigers have always prided themselves on being opportunistic.
—Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 5 Feb. 2026
The Horned Frogs have prided themselves on their defensive identity this season, but the defense didn’t show up in Boulder.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Feb. 2026
Miami prided itself on its physicality, defense, and dominance in the paint this season.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 20 Jan. 2026
Analysts warn that its ties with Israel could become a rallying cry for Islamic extremists, destabilizing an already volatile region in which Somaliland has prided itself as an oasis of relative calm.
—Sam Metz, Los Angeles Times, 13 Jan. 2026
Since its early beginnings in the living room of a Lakeview condominium 20 years ago, Glenview’s Oil Lamp Theater has prided itself in delivering an intimate live performance.
—Jennifer Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026
Ever since it was first formed as the California Basketball Association in 1952, the West Coast Conference has prided itself on its collection of like-minded, regional universities.
—Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prided
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Everyone congratulated us for making it here from the Olympic qualification.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Feb. 2026
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Crosetto congratulated the officers on their effective response.—
Sharon Braithwaite,
CNN Money,
10 Feb. 2026
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The look on his face was pleased, flattered, almost boyish.—
Zack Sharf,
Variety,
28 Jan. 2026
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Wilson says he's flattered he was thought of to voice a dog.—
Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal,
Parents,
14 Jan. 2026
Verb
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This low-budget-looking spot was way more successful than the company's previous 2000 Super Bowl ad, the one that bragged about wasting 2 million bucks while showing a monkey dancing on a bucket.—
Debby Wolfinsohn,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Feb. 2026
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The Tampa school bragged this fall that its new first-year class had the highest SAT scores in its history and included students from 45 states.—
Steven Walker,
The Orlando Sentinel,
7 Feb. 2026
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“Prided.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prided. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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