pride of place

noun phrase

: the highest or first position

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Conversely, Deimos is designed for relaxation, with a giant swimming pool and a sunbathing area occupying pride of place on the aft of the main deck. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 9 Sep. 2024 While Lalique crystal took pride of place, a glass that looked like a splash of water solidified on a delicate stem also caught the eye. Lily Templeton, WWD, 23 Oct. 2024 The cans, which were undamaged, were cleaned and awarded pride of place on a plinth immediately inside the museum’s entrance. News Desk, Artforum, 9 Oct. 2024 The Colombian maestro activates the same head-to-toe expressivity as music director designate Klaus Mäkelä — who, by the way, now takes pride of place in the CSO’s hall decor and transit ads. Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 20 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for pride of place 

Word History

First Known Use

1798, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of pride of place was in 1798

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“Pride of place.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pride%20of%20place. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.

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