as in ego
an often unjustified feeling of being pleased with oneself or with one's situation or achievements
an all-consuming vanity that made him hunger for constant praise from others
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Recent Examples of vanity
Many religions condemn vanity and praise modesty, which can inform attitudes toward cosmetic work.
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ABC News, 6 May 2026
Over the vanity hung a neon sign in curlicue magenta script.
—Anna Wiener, New Yorker, 4 May 2026
This features a walk-in shower, a vanity sink, a flushing toilet, and some storage.
—Adam Williams
may 03, New Atlas, 3 May 2026
Here there are a dual sink vanity, a roomy shower, and a soaking tub.
—James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 3 May 2026
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ABC News, 6 May 2026
Over the vanity hung a neon sign in curlicue magenta script.
—Anna Wiener, New Yorker, 4 May 2026
This features a walk-in shower, a vanity sink, a flushing toilet, and some storage.
—Adam Williams
may 03, New Atlas, 3 May 2026
Here there are a dual sink vanity, a roomy shower, and a soaking tub.
—James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 3 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for vanity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vanity
Noun
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In an era when youth sports can sometimes feel corrupted by money, pressure and adult ego, the Lee Corso Legacy Fund serves as a reminder of what sports are supposed to be about in the first place.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
6 May 2026
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And today, as young fighters begin to be compared to him, there is no ego—only gratitude.—
Jorge Ebro
May 6,
Miami Herald,
6 May 2026
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But nothing has replaced the void left by mining, which, though dangerous and poorly paid, galvanized those who descended into the earth with working-class pride and purpose.—
Alexander Smith,
NBC news,
6 May 2026
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For Sandra De Anda, the network coordinator for Orange County Rapid Response Network, which connects immigrants to legal help and runs a hotline to report ICE sightings, the poll results are a source of pride.—
Hannah Fry,
Los Angeles Times,
6 May 2026
Noun
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In the book, Caputo’s initial pride and arrogance soon give way to a more contemplative spirit, followed by degeneration.—
Bob Goldsborough,
Chicago Tribune,
8 May 2026
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That’s where arrogance becomes a liability.—
Linh Tat,
Oc Register,
4 May 2026
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“Vanity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vanity. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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