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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
In a sense, his betrayal of Francis in that moment isn’t so different from his betrayal of Arthur — both are rooted in wild ego.
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Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 29 Oct. 2025
Bonitzer twists those facts into a story of clashing egos and huge commissions, with André doing his best to broker a sale while respecting the wishes of the paintings’ rightful heirs, as well of those of his money-hungry employer.
—Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 29 Oct. 2025
Milei caters masterfully to Trump’s ego and will be president even if his party loses seats in Argentina’s legislature.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 26 Oct. 2025
Let your intuition be the driver now, not your ego.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 26 Oct. 2025
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Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 29 Oct. 2025
Bonitzer twists those facts into a story of clashing egos and huge commissions, with André doing his best to broker a sale while respecting the wishes of the paintings’ rightful heirs, as well of those of his money-hungry employer.
—Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 29 Oct. 2025
Milei caters masterfully to Trump’s ego and will be president even if his party loses seats in Argentina’s legislature.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 26 Oct. 2025
Let your intuition be the driver now, not your ego.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 26 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ego
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For those who do know him, the optics are less about political pressure and more about simple, unadulterated pride.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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The 17-song record is composed of música jíbara, or Puerto Rican folk, a staple of the island’s musical and cultural traditions, and tackles themes of political resistance and cultural pride.—
Thania Garcia,
Variety,
7 Nov. 2025
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Further forward lies a galley, lobby, and an owner’s suite with an office, vanity, walk-in wardrobe, and en suite.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
4 Nov. 2025
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The camera then panned to her vanity to reveal a Sephora bag — teasing her new holiday brand deal — knocked over with some items missing.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
PEOPLE,
1 Nov. 2025
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The captain also saw what everyone else did on Saturday, too — Michkov’s confidence seems to be on the rise.—
Kevin Kurz,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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Truly’s confidence and abilities certainly don’t appear to be an issue.—
Eric D. Lawrence,
USA Today,
9 Nov. 2025
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In a post dripping with arrogance, Lynch dished out demeaning nicknames for her recent opponents.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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This propensity for mental acrobatics, alongside his immense arrogance, was how Epstein rationalized his crimes to himself.—
Helen Lewis,
The Atlantic,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Ego.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ego. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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