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
Beware zombies Liz Ann Sonders, chief investment strategist at Charles Schwab, sees complacency in the market, highlighting speculative flows into unprofitable stocks.
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Michael Considine, CNBC, 21 Apr. 2026
When global volatility calls for better domestic execution, Washington often falls into complacency, preferring talk over action.
—Dan Romito, The Washington Examiner, 19 Apr. 2026
The Austrian insisted that his team would be looking to win in Florence and there would be no complacency from his players despite their comfortable lead in the tie.
—Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 15 Apr. 2026
This awareness prevents the complacency that precedes disaster.
—Brendan Keegan, Rolling Stone, 3 Apr. 2026
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Michael Considine, CNBC, 21 Apr. 2026
When global volatility calls for better domestic execution, Washington often falls into complacency, preferring talk over action.
—Dan Romito, The Washington Examiner, 19 Apr. 2026
The Austrian insisted that his team would be looking to win in Florence and there would be no complacency from his players despite their comfortable lead in the tie.
—Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 15 Apr. 2026
This awareness prevents the complacency that precedes disaster.
—Brendan Keegan, Rolling Stone, 3 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for complacency
Noun
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The primary bath is outfitted with marble flooring, Lefroy Brooks plumbing fixtures, Ann Sachs tile, dual vanities, a large soaking tub and a steam shower.—
Lauryn Azu,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
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Documents said the teenager told police that Ploor grabbed her, pushed her into a vanity, punched her in the chest, and pushed his elbow into her throat.—
Adam Thompson,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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And since all seven of us have had a solo career, everyone’s individual ego is stronger now.—
Brian Hiatt,
Rolling Stone,
19 Apr. 2026
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Mulligan, who similarly usually gives off a warm presence onscreen, is icy and sharp here, her Lindsay stuck up and miserable in the life she's made for herself but completely trapped by her own ego and selfishness.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
16 Apr. 2026
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Wrapping up the conversation, Knowles mentioned her new venture, Badass Teenie B Productions, and emphasized the value of staying authentic and taking pride in your achievements.—
Arushi Jacob,
Variety,
22 Apr. 2026
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Darrell takes pride in the adventure and education storage buying has provided him.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
22 Apr. 2026
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While their energies differ, nearly all of them share the same basic drives (money, power, status) and the same fundamental flaws (greed, arrogance, selfishness).—
Angie Han,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2026
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Their defensive style can look like arrogance or hostility.—
Paul Sanchez Ruiz,
The Conversation,
6 Apr. 2026
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“Complacency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/complacency. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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