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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
Weil writes of attention as a way of engaging with the world without the distorting lens of the ego.
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Meghan O’Gieblyn,
Harpers Magazine,
30 June 2026
Those are the kinds of things that allow Roberts to keep the egos in check, not just with the superstars but with the role players that need to understand their role and buy into it.
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Bill Shaikin,
Los Angeles Times,
30 June 2026
In Gemini, the red planet wants answers, options and variety, but this nodal square can also expose where impatience, ego or scattered decision-making is also blocking progress.
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Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
30 June 2026
All the problems of the world are a result of humans being lost and controlled by their egos.
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Voice Of The People,
New York Daily News,
28 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for ego
Meghan O’Gieblyn,
Harpers Magazine,
30 June 2026
Those are the kinds of things that allow Roberts to keep the egos in check, not just with the superstars but with the role players that need to understand their role and buy into it.
—
Bill Shaikin,
Los Angeles Times,
30 June 2026
In Gemini, the red planet wants answers, options and variety, but this nodal square can also expose where impatience, ego or scattered decision-making is also blocking progress.
—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
30 June 2026
All the problems of the world are a result of humans being lost and controlled by their egos.
—
Voice Of The People,
New York Daily News,
28 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for ego
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ego
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The history of Kaskaskia is full of stories of resilience and stubborn pride, but also of the inevitability of nature.
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Schlanger’s pride in his Jewishness forced Goldstein to reflect on her upbringing.
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The bathroom is nearby and contains a vanity sink, a walk-in shower, and an incinerating toilet – which literally turns waste into ash.
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The hotel’s wellness focus extends to the bathrooms, which boast walk-in showers, claw-foot soaking tubs, and double-sink marble vanities embellished with ornate gilt mirrors.
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While bouncing between the G League and the NBA, James worked with coaches on developing his shooting confidence, quick decision-making and defensive ability.
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The emotional Moon squaring disciplined Saturn this morning tests timing and boundaries, yet Leo’s warmth helps restore confidence as the day unfolds.
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Needless to say there was no second date, and, eventually though painfully, my own arrogance had some of its rough edges worn down.
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In Episode 3, Harris discussed the early arrogance of the founding fathers who made proposals for America's independence and questioned who was entitled to freedom.
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“Ego.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ego. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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