as in congratulating
to think highly of (oneself)
he prides himself on the quality of his writing
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Recent Examples of priding
But with a bid to appeal to more women and families, Hooters risks failing to differentiate itself from the dozens of other casual dining chains also priding themselves on being family-friendly, according to Saunders.
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Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 14 Nov. 2025
If bookmaking was in theory the keel that kept the ship upright, in practice Bowyer often treated it as another gamble, priding himself on taking bets that his competition wouldn’t touch.
—David Amsden, Rolling Stone, 29 Aug. 2025
The RealReal The RealReal is the commander-in-chief of secondhand luxury, priding itself on employing a vast team of authenticators-cum-experts to vet every piece in its arsenal.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 14 Nov. 2025
If bookmaking was in theory the keel that kept the ship upright, in practice Bowyer often treated it as another gamble, priding himself on taking bets that his competition wouldn’t touch.
—David Amsden, Rolling Stone, 29 Aug. 2025
The RealReal The RealReal is the commander-in-chief of secondhand luxury, priding itself on employing a vast team of authenticators-cum-experts to vet every piece in its arsenal.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for priding
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Redick held back tears when general manager Rob Pelinka presented him with the game ball in the locker room on March 31 and showed a video of Redick’s sons, Knox and Kai, congratulating their dad.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 May 2026
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Sometimes, the crowd at a nearby ballpark will issue a rousing cheer – as if congratulating you on a hike well done.—
John Metcalfe,
Mercury News,
4 May 2026
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Less practical were the faux fur and feather touches pluming pumps—try to avoid these when spring showers are on the forecast.—
Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
23 Feb. 2026
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The Elvissa is a shrunken, '90s-esque oval shape with curved metal arms that add architectural edge in a petite size that's great for flattering smaller faces.—
Kelsey Legg,
ABC News,
13 May 2026
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At just $18, the feminine blouse adds a carefree feel to your wardrobe—and excels at flattering your shape with cinching just below the chest.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
11 May 2026
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“Priding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/priding. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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