pridefulness
noun
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prideful intellectuals long considered rock music unworthy of serious study
at the wedding the prideful snobs ignored their poor relations
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Other Saturday highlights included an indie throwback set from Passion Pit, a prideful performance from Rainbow Kitten Surprise, powerful vocals from Teddy Swims in the rain and dance music energy from Rüfüs Du Sol.
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Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 June 2026
Beginning with the pilot, there’s also been an appealing restlessness to Kate, a loose physicality and prideful disregard for glamour.
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David Canfield,
HollywoodReporter,
18 June 2026
But when insecure, Venus in Leo’s approach can come across as performative, prideful and overly invested in being chosen.
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Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
17 June 2026
True to its name, the pub in Overland Park housed more than 100 passionate and prideful Dutch supporters who came together to watch the Netherlands face Japan in what some are calling the game of the World Cup so far.
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Kansas City Star,
15 June 2026
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Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 June 2026
Beginning with the pilot, there’s also been an appealing restlessness to Kate, a loose physicality and prideful disregard for glamour.
—
David Canfield,
HollywoodReporter,
18 June 2026
But when insecure, Venus in Leo’s approach can come across as performative, prideful and overly invested in being chosen.
—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
17 June 2026
True to its name, the pub in Overland Park housed more than 100 passionate and prideful Dutch supporters who came together to watch the Netherlands face Japan in what some are calling the game of the World Cup so far.
—
Kansas City Star,
15 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for prideful
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“Prideful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/prideful. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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