pride of place

noun phrase

: the highest or first position

Examples of pride of place in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web And the country should once more give science pride of place in decision-making, appoint scientists to key advisory positions, and establish rigorous scientific standards across agencies. John Podesta, Foreign Affairs, 13 Apr. 2020 Set in the SoHo–Cast Iron Historic District, the store needed to stir both wanderlust and pride of place. Kate Guadagnino, Architectural Digest, 13 Aug. 2024 Alfresco dining areas big enough for 12 and more plush lounges grace the next two decks, while an inviting Jacuzzi occupies pride of place in the bow. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 12 Aug. 2024 The White House should instead consider pursuing multilateral diplomacy that excludes Beijing or that at the very least does not give China pride of place. Oriana Skylar Mastro, Foreign Affairs, 2 Apr. 2021 See all Example Sentences for pride of place 

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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 20 Sep. 2024.

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