pompousness

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pompousness
Noun
  • Most are due to unnecessary escalation, creating disengagement, authoritative behaviors, arrogance and ego.
    Joao Mendes-Roter, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
  • Musk’s casual Friday attire just shows his arrogance and disrespect for American government.
    Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 19 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Other highlights include the nine-foot-plus height for the tray ceiling, a walk-in closet with a skylight, and a primary bath that includes a soaking tub, separate large shower, dual sink vanity, and a private room for the commode.
    James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 20 Apr. 2025
  • Why Digital Products Are Changing the Game Entrepreneurial creators are shifting the narrative away from vanity metrics and toward meaningful income.
    Kristen Bousquet, Forbes.com, 20 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • The hypocrisies of what might be called humanity’s delusions of superiority suggest the need for deeper questioning.
    Billy J. Stratton, The Conversation, 7 Apr. 2025
  • His superiority was self-evident, like the rays of the sun.
    Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 2 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Of course, there are cases where a healthy ego is necessary.
    Stephanie Dillon, Rolling Stone, 4 Apr. 2025
  • Consider: One of the key reasons Salke was hired away from NBC seven years ago was because she was known as a talent-friendly exec who knew how to massage the egos of the writers, actors, and producers who keep Hollywood running.
    Josef Adalian, Vulture, 4 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Taylor said the team hopes to host a contingent of young players from local club teams, and college players take pride in interacting with them.
    Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2025
  • Plus, the brand takes pride in their meticulous craftsmanship, with each hat requiring approximately 22 hours to complete.
    Pooja Shah, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025
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“Pompousness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pompousness. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.

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