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as in arrogant
having or displaying feelings of scorn for what is regarded as beneath oneself
the unemployed woman was too proud to take a job as a maid
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as in smug
having too high an opinion of oneself
a proud cheerleader who thought she should be treated like royalty
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as in magnificent
large and impressive in size, grandeur, extent, or conception
the old neighborhood was known for its stately trees and proud Victorian houses
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as in triumphant
having or expressing feelings of joy or triumph
in his acceptance letter he assured his soon-to-be boss that he was proud to be joining such a fine company
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a proud nation
a proud owner
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Recent Examples of proud
The proud mom rounded out her tribute by sharing recent snaps of them posing together.
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Hannah Sacks, People.com, 25 July 2025
Felt very proud of everyone loving his famous beans con chorizo,’’ the obituary said.
—Clifford Ward, Chicago Tribune, 25 July 2025
Costa's 2023 Hellcat Challenger Jailbreak modded by Hennessy with 1,100 horsepower may seem like overkill to some people, but Costa is a proud Mopar owner who likes the challenge his car gives him.
—Liam Rappleye, Freep.com, 24 July 2025
But Bryce is still a two-time MVP, a Rookie of the Year, an NLCS MVP and a proud owner of a massive big-game highlight reel, all by age 32.
—Jayson Stark, New York Times, 24 July 2025
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Hannah Sacks, People.com, 25 July 2025
Felt very proud of everyone loving his famous beans con chorizo,’’ the obituary said.
—Clifford Ward, Chicago Tribune, 25 July 2025
Costa's 2023 Hellcat Challenger Jailbreak modded by Hennessy with 1,100 horsepower may seem like overkill to some people, but Costa is a proud Mopar owner who likes the challenge his car gives him.
—Liam Rappleye, Freep.com, 24 July 2025
But Bryce is still a two-time MVP, a Rookie of the Year, an NLCS MVP and a proud owner of a massive big-game highlight reel, all by age 32.
—Jayson Stark, New York Times, 24 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for proud
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Christopher McDonald plays Happy’s comically villainous, arrogant rival Shooter McGavin, maestro of the finger guns.—
Skyler Trepel,
EW.com,
25 July 2025
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In addition to Sandler, the 2025 film also sees the return of several familiar faces, including Julie Bowen as Happy’s love interest, Virginia Venit; Christopher McDonald as Shooter McGavin, Happy’s arrogant nemesis; and Ben Stiller as Hal L., the orderly from Happy’s grandmother’s nursing home.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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And no scripture condones the smug enjoyment of it.—
Hannah Sacks,
People.com,
30 July 2025
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For those still on Windows 10 who might be feeling rather smug at avoiding these Windows 11 issues, Windows Latest has just issued a new warning, given that its own recent updates are not faring any better.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
20 July 2025
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Scottie Scheffler romped to a magnificent four-shot victory to seal his first British Open title at Royal Portrush on Sunday, notching his fourth major success.—
Devlina Sarkar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 July 2025
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The building was a synagogue and the room, which had a magnificent candelabra chandelier at its center, had only a few candles lit.—
Rabbi Moishe Kievman,
Sun Sentinel,
22 July 2025
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Tuesday's match marked a triumphant return for the seven-time Grand Slam champion, who beat Peyton Stearns 6-3, 6-4 in her opening round match at Mubadala Citi DC Open in Washington.—
Shania Russell,
EW.com,
23 July 2025
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The second homer, Volpe’s 12th of the year, tied the game at eight and marked a triumphant moment for a player whose entire game has been criticized for weeks.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
20 July 2025
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Trump has even been disdainful or dismissive of the United States’ traditional allies, such as Mexico and Argentina.—
Christopher Sabatini,
Foreign Affairs,
8 Nov. 2017
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Wise minds inside the Trump administration will hopefully choose to drop a suit first introduced during by a Biden administration reflexively disdainful of big.—
John Tamny,
Forbes.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Given how coveted full-backs are, this is an important move from Barca to tie down one of their most consistent performers.—
Pol Ballús,
New York Times,
30 July 2025
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Another important sensorial element of the Maelys Get-Taut Body Firming & Hydrating Mousse-to-Oil is the fragrance.—
Celia Shatzman,
Forbes.com,
30 July 2025
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Season 5 was — to put it mildly — a glorious train wreck.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
31 July 2025
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Nestled in the rolling hills of Somerset, Bath is a glorious English city that seduces with its honeyed townhouses, stately colonnaded crescents, swish spas, and timeless Roman relics.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
31 July 2025
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The performance of this ecstatic number is powerfully mood-elevating.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 July 2025
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That youthful energy was apparent Tuesday evening, as both cautiously optimistic canvassers and ecstatic supporters lined the streets of central Brooklyn, creating a party-like atmosphere that spread from poll sites into the surrounding neighborhoods.—
ANTHONY IZAGUIRRE THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
25 June 2025
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