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as in pridefulness
a reasonable or justifiable sense of one's worth or importance
finishing that survival course gave me a real sense of pride and confidence in my abilities
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as in jewel
an asset that brings praise or renown
an architectural and acoustical masterpiece, the concert hall is the pride of the whole city
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as in vanity
an often unjustified feeling of being pleased with oneself or with one's situation or achievements
so full of pride that they were ripe for a big comedown
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as in best
individuals carefully selected as being the best of a class
crackerjack test pilots who are the pride of the navy's air arm
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Recent Examples of pride
Derek Mitchell, NPR, 23 Dec. 2024
While Los Angeles leads the NFC West with three games to go, Gang Green is playing for pride and hopes to spoil Sunday’s chilly game at MetLife Stadium.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 22 Dec. 2024
Brayden Pryor, Orlando Sentinel, 20 Dec. 2024
Arizona has long prided itself on vast holes in the ground.
—Brandon Loomis, The Arizona Republic, 19 Dec. 2024
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Noun
Aung Shine Oo/AP The United States and its partners applauded these developments and, with good reason, took pride in helping advance them.
—Derek Mitchell, NPR, 23 Dec. 2024
While Los Angeles leads the NFC West with three games to go, Gang Green is playing for pride and hopes to spoil Sunday’s chilly game at MetLife Stadium.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 22 Dec. 2024
Verb
For a country that prides itself on freedom, Florida’s book, class and topic bans are a sorry sight.
—Brayden Pryor, Orlando Sentinel, 20 Dec. 2024
Arizona has long prided itself on vast holes in the ground.
—Brandon Loomis, The Arizona Republic, 19 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pride
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In addition to their four-hour open bar, this is also a prime after-party spot, as DJs Sleepy & Boo will spin underground music until 4 a.m., so get ready to wear your most stylish eveningwear and jewels.Nadja Sayej, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
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Barton appears to enjoy juxtaposing the banality of Helen’s life as a wife and mother—flawlessly hosting her husband’s holiday work party, sticking jewels on a crown for a Nativity costume—with the extravagant action of her secret life.Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 24 Dec. 2024
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Its bathroom has a walk-in shower and a vanity with a marble counter.Angela Serratore, New York Times, 1 Jan. 2025
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In one photo, a 7-year-old Eilish smiles happily in front of a birthday cake designed to look like a vanity.Rachel DeSantis, People.com, 30 Dec. 2024
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The 23-year-old guard is averaging career bests in points, assists, rebounds, 3-point percentage and 3-point attempts and seems headed toward arguably the most well-rounded season a Pistons player has ever had.Hunter Patterson, The Athletic, 1 Jan. 2025
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The 35-year-old took the hill 29 times last season and dominated with MLB bests in ERA (2.38) and K/9 (11.4), along with 225 strikeouts.Ryan Morik, Fox News, 21 Nov. 2024
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After congratulating Malcolm on his accomplishment, Dave provides both of their families with copies of the book where Malcolm’s writing has been featured.Andrés Buenahora, Variety, 17 Dec. 2024
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Many celebrities congratulated the couple on social media.Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 16 Dec. 2024
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Economic confidence hangs in the balance as constitutional judges weigh how to rule on Yoon’s fate over the next 180 days.William Pesek, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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This year, the Duchess seems to have approached dressing for all of the various facets of her life with fresh confidence.Kerry McDermott, Vogue, 20 Dec. 2024
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Amateur archaeologists Every so often, amateur archaeologists—defined here as individuals without (or currently working toward) graduate degrees in the field—happen upon stunning historical treasures.Meilan Solly, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 Dec. 2024
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Fortune And Glory All of these games owe a debt to Indiana Jones seeking timeless treasures around the world.Rob Wieland, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
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There is no solution easily at hand because the usual sports complications of money and ego are in play.Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 4 Jan. 2025
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Any of those guys to come here and submit to the program and put your ego aside and go for team glory?Pete Sampson, The Athletic, 2 Jan. 2025
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Sure, there are familiar beats and threads: the unconventional rifle, the watermelon sequence, the Jackal projecting an intriguing air of aristocracy.Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 12 Dec. 2024
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So when Silicon Valley aristocracy like Microsoft changes tack and embraces an emerging technology like bitcoin, everyone needs to sit up and take notice.Sandy Carter, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
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“Pride.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pride. Accessed 9 Jan. 2025.
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