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Recent Examples of proudly
The 15th-century palazzo, owned by the Arsenale Group, stands proudly where two canals meet along the Rio di Noale.
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Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 31 Mar. 2026
The protesters proudly held up their signs along the intersection of West Kansas Street and Bluejay Boulevard as passing cars honked in support.
—Jenna Ebbers, Kansas City Star, 28 Mar. 2026
The shooting happened just three hours before Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch proudly announced that the NYPD has taken 1,000 guns off the street so far this year.
—Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 26 Mar. 2026
In 1910, seventy thousand immigrants passed through it each month, and Americans proudly spoke of their country as a melting pot.
—Christine Smallwood, Harpers Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
Another owner proudly mentioned her Corgi, known for its cleverness and ability to find its way home.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 23 Mar. 2026
Reconcile the budget, be heroes to the people and go home proudly having stood up for public lands.
—Joe Murphy, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 Mar. 2026
Etan was last seen May 25, 1979, proudly making his first solo trip to the bus stop two blocks from his family’s downtown Manhattan apartment.
—ABC News, 19 Mar. 2026
Mom and dad worked to pay the bills, proudly watching their daughters blossom — one joined the US Navy, and the other is a student at Cal State Fullerton.
—Norma Galeana, CNN Money, 19 Mar. 2026
Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 31 Mar. 2026
The protesters proudly held up their signs along the intersection of West Kansas Street and Bluejay Boulevard as passing cars honked in support.
—Jenna Ebbers, Kansas City Star, 28 Mar. 2026
The shooting happened just three hours before Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch proudly announced that the NYPD has taken 1,000 guns off the street so far this year.
—Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 26 Mar. 2026
In 1910, seventy thousand immigrants passed through it each month, and Americans proudly spoke of their country as a melting pot.
—Christine Smallwood, Harpers Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
Another owner proudly mentioned her Corgi, known for its cleverness and ability to find its way home.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 23 Mar. 2026
Reconcile the budget, be heroes to the people and go home proudly having stood up for public lands.
—Joe Murphy, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 Mar. 2026
Etan was last seen May 25, 1979, proudly making his first solo trip to the bus stop two blocks from his family’s downtown Manhattan apartment.
—ABC News, 19 Mar. 2026
Mom and dad worked to pay the bills, proudly watching their daughters blossom — one joined the US Navy, and the other is a student at Cal State Fullerton.
—Norma Galeana, CNN Money, 19 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for proudly
Adverb
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On Friday, when the final segment of the interview aired, Guthrie spoke in boldly religious terms.—
Vinson Cunningham,
New Yorker,
1 Apr. 2026
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Naturally, his son Barron is more than ready to defend the country his father so boldly commands.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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And there is a sharp rise in brazenly racist pronouncements.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Mar. 2026
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In the days after Haiti President Jovenel Moïse was brazenly shot to death in his hillside home above Port-au-Prince more than four years ago, federal agents fanned out across South Florida in search of a connection.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
21 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Kiffin was arrogantly miffed, but Carter was so right.—
Nick Canepa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Dec. 2025
Adverb
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Hazel swung the lamp in her hand and looked contemptuously at Ginny, surrounded by the naturalists and the teachers, who whispered encouragement.—
Yiyun Li,
New Yorker,
1 Mar. 2026
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Men sneered contemptuously at them, while teenagers used their names as insults.—
Mikhail Zygar,
Vanity Fair,
7 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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As if the question arose, thought Leonora scornfully.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Texas is taking it to a new level, pompously trying to single-handedly keep Republican control of the House after the 2026 midterms.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
7 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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The most controversial aspect of the post is that Vachris appeared to audaciously eat the hot dog plain, with no mustard, relish or ketchup in sight.—
Seattle Times,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Mar. 2026
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The models Banks vied to empower so audaciously became her dolls for makeovers and playing pretend.—
Hunter Lacey,
Allure,
16 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Timothy delighted in looking down imperiously at David, Peter and me.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 Mar. 2026
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Wilde is at her best when Erika is imperiously giving orders or expounding — in seriousness or mischief?—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Jan. 2026
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“Proudly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proudly. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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