as in vanity
an often unjustified feeling of being pleased with oneself or with one's situation or achievements
a momentary complacency that was quickly dispelled by the shock of cold reality
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Recent Examples of complacency
Authentic engagement within a culture unlocks passion and energy, pushes back against complacency and improves an organization’s ability to unlock its potential.
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Hunter Madeley, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
That complacency evaporated as of April 2, when Trump unveiled a tariff regime that was much harsher than anyone expected.
—Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 7 Apr. 2025
All season long, he’s been vocal about combating complacency.
—Hunter Patterson, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2025
Earnings estimates coming down The complacency around tariffs is dissipating, wrote CNBC’s Bob Pisani.
—Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 6 Mar. 2025
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Hunter Madeley, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
That complacency evaporated as of April 2, when Trump unveiled a tariff regime that was much harsher than anyone expected.
—Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 7 Apr. 2025
All season long, he’s been vocal about combating complacency.
—Hunter Patterson, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2025
Earnings estimates coming down The complacency around tariffs is dissipating, wrote CNBC’s Bob Pisani.
—Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 6 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for complacency
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Why Digital Products Are Changing the Game Entrepreneurial creators are shifting the narrative away from vanity metrics and toward meaningful income.—
Kristen Bousquet,
Forbes.com,
20 Apr. 2025
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Other highlights include the nine-foot-plus height for the tray ceiling, a walk-in closet with a skylight, and a primary bath that includes a soaking tub, separate large shower, dual sink vanity, and a private room for the commode.—
James Alexander,
Hartford Courant,
20 Apr. 2025
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Just like on Succession, the fragile egos, myopic intelligence, and delusional self-righteousness of these uber-wealthy nuts go haywire pretty quickly.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
22 Apr. 2025
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The leaders who earn trust today are those who anchor their work not in ego or optics, but in meaning—and who cultivate cultures that transform purpose into aligned, high-velocity execution.—
Brent Gleeson,
Forbes.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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Taylor said the team hopes to host a contingent of young players from local club teams, and college players take pride in interacting with them.—
Colleen Kane,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Apr. 2025
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Plus, the brand takes pride in their meticulous craftsmanship, with each hat requiring approximately 22 hours to complete.—
Pooja Shah,
Forbes.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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Solskjaer felt that overconfidence bordering on arrogance might be PSG’s Achilles’ heel.—
Andy Mitten,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2025
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Titan: Plunges into the chilling 2023 submersible tragedy, peeling back the layers of ambition, arrogance, and a lack of oversight that led to catastrophe.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
16 Apr. 2025
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“Complacency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/complacency. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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