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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
Taylor Tobin, Southern Living, 8 Dec. 2024
Now, these unashamed statements of cultural pride fill Flores Bustos with joy.
—David Ulloa Jr, The Arizona Republic, 6 Dec. 2024
Ellen Ruppel Shell, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 Nov. 2024
The resort also prides itself on providing activities that offer guests the chance to forge a deeper connection with their surroundings.
—Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
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Noun
As any Southerner will gladly tell you, this part of the United States takes enormous pride in its fried chicken.
—Taylor Tobin, Southern Living, 8 Dec. 2024
Now, these unashamed statements of cultural pride fill Flores Bustos with joy.
—David Ulloa Jr, The Arizona Republic, 6 Dec. 2024
Verb
Only one type of bee is allowed to be cultivated in Slovenia, the indigenous Carniolan honeybee, and beekeepers pride themselves on the flavor of the final product, which reflects the environment the bees inhabit.
—Ellen Ruppel Shell, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 Nov. 2024
The resort also prides itself on providing activities that offer guests the chance to forge a deeper connection with their surroundings.
—Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
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But here in Florida, pickleball is the crown jewel.Sarah Handel, NPR, 17 Dec. 2024
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Other items on view include a prototype of a necklace made for Elizabeth Taylor to wear in the film Cleopatra (1963) and a variety of Cartier jewels.Julia Binswanger, Smithsonian Magazine, 16 Dec. 2024
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Here, garland drapes over each medicine cabinet and fills a small bowl on the vanity top, adding punches of color and festivity without being too literal.Abby Wolner, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Dec. 2024
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The bathroom itself looks a lot like its counterpart and has a shower, a small vanity sink, and a flushing toilet, as well as some more storage.Adam Williams, New Atlas, 14 Dec. 2024
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Could that kind of discovery make septuagenarian runners reach personal bests?Mattie Kahn, Vogue, 17 Dec. 2024
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Be an observable champion of associates' demonstrations of their personal bests.Chip Bell, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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To seal the night, a sky-high Principessa cake illuminated with sparklers made the rounds, as revelers congratulated the brand’s team and soaked in the festive atmosphere.Vogue, Vogue, 5 Dec. 2024
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In response, the city's official Facebook page posted a statement congratulating Vance on Wednesday.Victoria Moorwood, The Enquirer, 5 Dec. 2024
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As his legal team has said before, Mr. Combs has full confidence in the facts and the integrity of the judicial process.Lester Fabian Brathwaite, EW.com, 9 Dec. 2024
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The leaders of tomorrow will be those who embrace AI as a catalyst for growth, guiding their organizations with vision, agility, and confidence.William Arruda, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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Madrid’s cultural treasures stand toe-to-toe with the City of Lights and London and Rome and Amsterdam, but its tourist crowds are only a fraction of those places.Chadd Scott, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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The film opens in November 2021 as 26 royal treasures from the former Kingdom are about to leave Paris to return to their country of origin.Nancy Tartaglione, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
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Good athletes are typically highly coachable, leaving their ego at the door, being adaptable and open to feedback and viewing constructive feedback as a gift toward improvement.Jennifer Shewan, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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But fortunately for my oral health and fragile ego, my people-pleasing tendencies won out — and the product changed my life.Mike Winters, CNBC, 29 Nov. 2024
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Two worlds, one of a dwindling aristocracy, and the other of racing capitalism converge and throw up a whirlwind of clashing ambitions, steamy romance, chic couture and fashion-forward Instagrammable moments.Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 19 Nov. 2024
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When the Norman Conquest in 1066 installed a French feudal aristocracy in the British Isles, the invaders brought with them a love of winemaking.Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 7 Sep. 2024
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“Pride.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pride. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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