pride of place

noun phrase

: the highest or first position

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The gift package was posted on the Kansas City Chiefs social media with the Rolex Date-Just 41 taking pride of place in its green box. Sophie Furley, Robb Report, 21 Dec. 2024 The original owner’s apartment now takes pride of place as the Royal Penthouse in a kind of chinoiserie meets mid-century mash up of pure sumptuousness. John Oseid, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024 While top athletes continued to take pride of place in front rows and set trends with their style, brands and groups were battling to become sponsors of sporting events around the world. Lily Templeton, WWD, 16 Dec. 2024 His commissions hold pride of place in many cities, including Phoenix, where his massive bronze Code Talker dominates a major street corner. Debra Utacia Krol, USA TODAY, 29 Nov. 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 25 Dec. 2024.

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