as in ego
an often unjustified feeling of being pleased with oneself or with one's situation or achievements
an all-consuming vanity that made him hunger for constant praise from others
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Recent Examples of vanity
Of course, swapping outdated sink fixtures, showerheads, and vanities can be part of a whole bathroom transformation.
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Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Apr. 2025
Elsewhere on Broadway, big names from film and television star in vanity projects reviving Shakespeare, Mamet, and even their own film.
—Christian Lewis, Variety, 15 Apr. 2025
Photo : Matthew Millman A double vanity in the primary bathroom is made with white oak..
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 9 Apr. 2025
That has real implications for brand deals and CPM negotiations — but risks creating a new layer of noise and vanity metrics in the creator economy.
—Ian Shepherd, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
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Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Apr. 2025
Elsewhere on Broadway, big names from film and television star in vanity projects reviving Shakespeare, Mamet, and even their own film.
—Christian Lewis, Variety, 15 Apr. 2025
Photo : Matthew Millman A double vanity in the primary bathroom is made with white oak..
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 9 Apr. 2025
That has real implications for brand deals and CPM negotiations — but risks creating a new layer of noise and vanity metrics in the creator economy.
—Ian Shepherd, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vanity
Noun
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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
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Of course, there are cases where a healthy ego is necessary.—
Stephanie Dillon,
Rolling Stone,
4 Apr. 2025
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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
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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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Most are due to unnecessary escalation, creating disengagement, authoritative behaviors, arrogance and ego.—
Joao Mendes-Roter,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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Musk’s casual Friday attire just shows his arrogance and disrespect for American government.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Mar. 2025
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“Vanity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vanity. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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