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as in pride
a reasonable or justifiable sense of one's worth or importance
I have enough ego that I don't give up easily when trying to win any contest or competition
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as in vanity
an often unjustified feeling of being pleased with oneself or with one's situation or achievements
a star athlete with a refreshing lack of ego
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Recent Examples of ego
Over the past few years, Father John Misty — the alter-ego of Josh Tillman — has established himself as a reliable festival performer who appeals to both discerning and casual fans.
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Daniel Kohn, Rolling Stone, 29 Sep. 2025
Can Adelman manage egos and minutes over seven months?
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 29 Sep. 2025
People who build big and brawny machines tend to have egos to match.
—Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 25 Sep. 2025
This wasn’t a choice that should have been left to an individual’s ego, an individual’s ambition.
—Sydney Topf, The Washington Examiner, 23 Sep. 2025
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Daniel Kohn, Rolling Stone, 29 Sep. 2025
Can Adelman manage egos and minutes over seven months?
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 29 Sep. 2025
People who build big and brawny machines tend to have egos to match.
—Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 25 Sep. 2025
This wasn’t a choice that should have been left to an individual’s ego, an individual’s ambition.
—Sydney Topf, The Washington Examiner, 23 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ego
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From chemistry to caring Ramirez was born in Zacatecas, Mexico, known for its silver mines, agriculture, and strong cultural pride.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
2 Oct. 2025
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Christene Chadwick Moss, the first African-American female board president of Fort Worth ISD, said that, as principal, Benton dedicated herself to enhancing Dunbar’s environment and fostering a strong sense of pride and community — even when people doubted if a woman could do the job.—
Kamal Morgan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 Oct. 2025
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Happy Valentine’s Day card The vanity in the dressing room of the pop-up is the Easter egg mother lode, according to the Spotify reps, who encouraged us to look closely on it for clues.—
Stephanie McNeal,
Glamour,
30 Sep. 2025
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This means cleaning your toilet, vanity countertops, and scrubbing the shower door and tiles.—
Sarah Lyon,
Southern Living,
28 Sep. 2025
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But those early rejections didn’t destroy their confidence.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
5 Oct. 2025
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Back in June, Naughton posted a bikini pic, and the caption reflected her growing confidence along her weight-loss journey.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
4 Oct. 2025
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The series follows the fictional Holliday, a former star whose arrogance burned every bridge.—
JP Mangalindan,
Time,
30 Sep. 2025
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Blenkin told Variety in September 2025 that his character's laughter comes from arrogance.—
Christopher Rudolph,
PEOPLE,
24 Sep. 2025
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“Ego.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ego. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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