pride of place

noun phrase

: the highest or first position

Examples of pride of place in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web While Lalique crystal took pride of place, a glass that looked like a splash of water solidified on a delicate stem also caught the eye. Lily Templeton, WWD, 23 Oct. 2024 The cans, which were undamaged, were cleaned and awarded pride of place on a plinth immediately inside the museum’s entrance. News Desk, Artforum, 9 Oct. 2024 The Colombian maestro activates the same head-to-toe expressivity as music director designate Klaus Mäkelä — who, by the way, now takes pride of place in the CSO’s hall decor and transit ads. Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 20 Sep. 2024 Also having pride of place in the hotel lobby, Carlos Botelho (1899-1982) is represented by two oil on canvas paintings. John Oseid, Forbes, 17 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for pride of place 

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Word History

First Known Use

1798, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of pride of place was in 1798

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“Pride of place.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pride%20of%20place. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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