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
That turn is notable in a country that has prided itself on keeping the far right at the margins, and whose own history of colonization and emigration has generally made such politics a hard sell.
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Donathan L. Brown,
The Conversation,
24 June 2026
Hong Kong has long prided itself on minimal government intervention in the economy, even while referencing Beijing’s vision for the city.
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ABC News,
15 June 2026
Dulin’s case to start Dulin has prided himself on being able to do a little bit of everything in the NFL.
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James Boyd,
New York Times,
11 June 2026
New York has long prided itself on being for everyone.
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David Ingber,
New York Daily News,
8 June 2026
Waymo has prided itself on being transparent about the safety of its operations.
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Rob Pegoraro,
PC Magazine,
29 May 2026
The rare move underscores how Washington’s policies toward the region are increasingly dividing the 15-member bloc, which has long prided itself on being a unified force.
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Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
27 May 2026
The company has prided itself on eco-conscious apparel, accessories and shoes.
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Michelle Lee,
PEOPLE,
18 May 2026
Cannes, after all, has always prided itself on discovering and nurturing new talent — and pushing the envelope of what cinema both is and can be.
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Christopher Vourlias,
Variety,
15 May 2026
Donathan L. Brown,
The Conversation,
24 June 2026
Hong Kong has long prided itself on minimal government intervention in the economy, even while referencing Beijing’s vision for the city.
—
ABC News,
15 June 2026
Dulin’s case to start Dulin has prided himself on being able to do a little bit of everything in the NFL.
—
James Boyd,
New York Times,
11 June 2026
New York has long prided itself on being for everyone.
—
David Ingber,
New York Daily News,
8 June 2026
Waymo has prided itself on being transparent about the safety of its operations.
—
Rob Pegoraro,
PC Magazine,
29 May 2026
The rare move underscores how Washington’s policies toward the region are increasingly dividing the 15-member bloc, which has long prided itself on being a unified force.
—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
27 May 2026
The company has prided itself on eco-conscious apparel, accessories and shoes.
—
Michelle Lee,
PEOPLE,
18 May 2026
Cannes, after all, has always prided itself on discovering and nurturing new talent — and pushing the envelope of what cinema both is and can be.
—
Christopher Vourlias,
Variety,
15 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prided
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The State Department on Tuesday congratulated conservative candidate Keiko Fujimori after she was declared the winner of Peru’s presidential runoff election by a razor-thin margin.
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Confederation of African Football president Patrice Motsepe congratulated all the teams on Sunday.
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These extravagant suits — plumed, bejeweled, beaded and sequined — are handcrafted in secret for an entire year, to be unveiled on Mardi Gras day.
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Marcus Rashford was quite wasteful against Panama and Bukayo Saka still doesn’t look fit enough after injury, while Noni Madueke has flattered to deceive.
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Kim and North's nude wear flattered both mom and daughter, while the then-2-year-old's ever-expanding combat-boot collection continued to set up her siblings (and us) for intense shoe envy.
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The president bragged about that record when reacting to New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's preferred candidates' recent sweep in three Democratic primaries on June 23 for Congress.
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In addition to being a great student, Maddie is a skilled softball player, which her mom Jamie Lynn bragged about in May 2022.
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“Prided.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prided. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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