pride of place

noun phrase

: the highest or first position

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In one room, a high-sided bathtub takes pride of place; an electric fireplace is the focal point of the circular library; and in the bedroom a round skylight opens like the aperture blades of a camera lens. Tom Page, CNN Money, 26 Dec. 2025 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, 9 Dec. 2025 Unlike the actual rover, which is still on the moon, this set can take pride of place on your shelves. Chris McMullen, Space.com, 27 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 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 29 Dec. 2025.

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