pride of place

noun phrase

: the highest or first position

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The Thinker, which has pride of place outside in the sculpture garden, dominates the space but may be the least dynamic of all the pieces. Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025 Such has been the path of the United Arab Emirates, whose pride of place on the Promenade last January feels, in retrospect, neither coincidental nor surprising. Caitlín Doherty, Harper's Magazine, 2 Jan. 2025 While the Pixel 9 Pro takes pride of place, there’s also a surprising cameo for what comes next… the Pixel 10. Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 21 June 2025 The name of historic Italian store Gobbi Milano occupies pride of place below the moon phase complication. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 11 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for pride of place

Word History

First Known Use

1798, in the meaning defined above

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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 12 Jul. 2025.

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