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pride of place

noun phrase

: the highest or first position

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This selection includes oversized coin necklaces, beaded bracelets, zodiac charm necklaces, gemstone rings, and delicate diamond studs for bigger moments—all of which will take pride of place in their accessory collection. Malia Griggs, Glamour, 13 Nov. 2025 The centerpiece of the Phantom’s dashboard is the Anthology Gallery, which takes pride of place ahead of the front passenger. Howard Walker, Robb Report, 22 Oct. 2025 The mixed breed was given pride of place in Simpson's bed, sleeping alongside her each night. Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025 YouTube Kids took pride of place at this year’s MipJunior, with Rice attending the Riviera market for the first time to mark the service’s 10th anniversary and highlight its growing centrality in the kids’ content landscape. Ben Croll, Variety, 14 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for pride of place

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 28 Nov. 2025.

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