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as in vaingloriousness
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as in self-opinionatedness
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-partiality
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But emergency management officials across Central Florida fear the somewhat sunny forecast may lead residents to develop a sense of complacency — especially after last season, when not a single tropical storm or hurricane struck the state.—
Martin E. Comas,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 May 2026 -
His has been a one-man crusade against complacency.—
Sam Lee,
New York Times,
25 May 2026
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This favoritism is driven by legacy preferences, athletic recruitment and nonacademic ratings that reward expensive resume-building, yet elite universities remain reluctant to change these practices.—
Prasad Krishnamurthy,
Chicago Tribune,
29 May 2026
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When politics, favoritism or silence around problems replace merit and transparency, trust erodes quickly.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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All to justify his vanity project.—
Josh Meyer,
USA Today,
31 May 2026
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The director describes him less as a young actor searching for a performance than as someone instinctively in tune with the character’s vanity, insecurity and swagger.—
Seth Abramovitch,
HollywoodReporter,
28 May 2026
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The young Forster recoiled from the school’s culture of authoritarianism and militaristic chauvinism, which may have found expression in the students’ often appalling attitudes toward their own mothers.—
Jessica Winter,
New Yorker,
7 May 2026
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Her stories are well-told, relevant and often searing, detailing an elementary-school teacher’s slight, a hometown swimming-pool reckoning and chauvinism from an Ivy League club.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Jan. 2026
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In Kenny’s mind, the placement was a jab at his old rival’s vainglory: the ultimate satire.—
Ed Caesar,
New Yorker,
2 May 2026
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The conceit is saved from vainglory by the gravity Cage brings to the performance.—
Isaac Butler,
The New Yorker,
1 Dec. 2023
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Huntington Beach has scrapped a brand management and marketing contract plan that had been clouded by community concerns over transparency and cronyism.—
Claire Wang,
Oc Register,
23 May 2026
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He‘d look to make changes to the top command to reduce cronyism and restore trust.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
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One widespread subspecies endemic to the area is the haughty Cardinal, recognized by its bright-red plumage and smugness about winning a dozen National League Central crowns.—
Robert Annis,
Midwest Living,
31 May 2026
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At one point, Catherine and I landed on the topic of smugness as an obstacle to creativity.—
Cressida Leyshon,
New Yorker,
24 May 2026
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During a July 2007 interview with Pop Matters, Joe addressed the nepotism involved in his band getting the gig to open up for The Police.—
Francesca Gariano,
PEOPLE,
6 May 2026
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Two years into Bronny James’ NBA career, in the postseason spotlight, cries of nepotism will have to wait for the bench minutes the Lakers actually need from the 21-year-old guard.—
Benjamin Royer,
Oc Register,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Self-partiality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-partiality. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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