badge of honor/pride
noun phrase
: a mark or expression of pride
He wore his ethnic heritage as a badge of honor/pride.
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In Trump times, it’s become a badge of honor to be overturned.
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Howie Carr, Boston Herald, 25 July 2025
Leaders often think sacrificing sleep, nutrition and rest is a badge of honor.
—Maureen Metcalf, Forbes.com, 22 July 2025
Here, the body endures, and the sweat is worn like a badge of honor.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
In a world where multitasking is a badge of honor, giving someone (or something) your undivided attention is a rare and valuable gift.
—Jj Rosen, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
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Howie Carr, Boston Herald, 25 July 2025
Leaders often think sacrificing sleep, nutrition and rest is a badge of honor.
—Maureen Metcalf, Forbes.com, 22 July 2025
Here, the body endures, and the sweat is worn like a badge of honor.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
In a world where multitasking is a badge of honor, giving someone (or something) your undivided attention is a rare and valuable gift.
—Jj Rosen, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for badge of honor/pride
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“Badge of honor/pride.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/badge%20of%20honor%2Fpride. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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