as in vanity
formal + literary
an excessive or foolish amount of belief in oneself or one's own abilities
His failure was brought on by his hubris.
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Recent Examples of hubris
However, while the comic-book industry suffered under the weight of its own hubris in the ’90s, Spider-Man reframed much of its complexities with breezy, galloping confidence.
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Daniel Dockery, Vulture, 1 Aug. 2024
All three films have this in common: Over-the-top musicians are tragically brought down by their own hubris and turn monstrous.
—Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 14 Dec. 2024
This put a bright spotlight on the hypocrisy and hubris that have often characterized the aspects of American foreign policy that exist outside the rules, which fuel the narratives of autocrats and populists alike.
—Ben Rhodes, Foreign Affairs, 13 Dec. 2024
His role, as a flawed genius who suffers for his art but is undone by his hubris, his drug addiction and the cutoff of his wealthy employer’s patronage, is harrowing.
—David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Dec. 2024
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Daniel Dockery, Vulture, 1 Aug. 2024
All three films have this in common: Over-the-top musicians are tragically brought down by their own hubris and turn monstrous.
—Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 14 Dec. 2024
This put a bright spotlight on the hypocrisy and hubris that have often characterized the aspects of American foreign policy that exist outside the rules, which fuel the narratives of autocrats and populists alike.
—Ben Rhodes, Foreign Affairs, 13 Dec. 2024
His role, as a flawed genius who suffers for his art but is undone by his hubris, his drug addiction and the cutoff of his wealthy employer’s patronage, is harrowing.
—David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hubris
Noun
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Sound design includes a girl power soundtrack credited to Meltzer and associate director Bailey Hacker, set design by Michael McKeever puts the focal point on large portraits of past presidents and a change of set a couple of times moves the action to a vanity in the office’s ladies’ bathroom.Michelle F. Solomon, Miami Herald, 15 Jan. 2025
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Naturally, the principal bedroom has massive side-by-side closets and its own ensuite bath, complete with marble flooring, green ceramic tile walls, double vanities, and a glass shower.Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 14 Jan. 2025
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Trump’s Comments About The Panama Canal Trump remarked that the United States should regain control of the Panama Canal, a statement that evoked arrogance and colonialism in the past.Ken Silverstein, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
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The historical 'attitude' (arrogance) in his acting has fueled MAGA, and his endorsements of Trump are undeniably overbearing and irrational.Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
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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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Close takes pride in how her squad pivots to unexpected challenges and perseveres.Anthony De Leon, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2025
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But in terms of pride, that was a very important time for our people.Okla Jones, Essence, 9 Jan. 2025
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“Hubris.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hubris. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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