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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
An extended chapter of Hector on a shoot in Argentina could stand by itself as a wonderful short story about male ego, vanity, desire and loyalty.
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John Warner, Chicago Tribune, 6 June 2026
Manaea, who reached 10 years of MLB service time earlier this season, abandoned his ego.
—Will Sammon, New York Times, 5 June 2026
Protecting academic egos The pretext of the 2022 law was to encourage applicants who might not seek Florida positions for fear of losing their current jobs.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 3 June 2026
By catering to his ego, international leaders can persuade Washington to forget—or at least to ignore—past tensions.
—Sudarsan Raghavan, New Yorker, 3 June 2026
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John Warner, Chicago Tribune, 6 June 2026
Manaea, who reached 10 years of MLB service time earlier this season, abandoned his ego.
—Will Sammon, New York Times, 5 June 2026
Protecting academic egos The pretext of the 2022 law was to encourage applicants who might not seek Florida positions for fear of losing their current jobs.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 3 June 2026
By catering to his ego, international leaders can persuade Washington to forget—or at least to ignore—past tensions.
—Sudarsan Raghavan, New Yorker, 3 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ego
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Though all eyes will be on North America, the national pride this event inspires – and the staggered start times that will allow fans watching back in their home countries to take in their teams during sort-of-normal hours – will stir incredible excitement and patriotism all around the world.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
11 June 2026
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From agricultural legacy, alternative modernization and pride in heritage, a lifestyle of independence and historical significance can be witnessed.—
USA TODAY Network,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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Quintrell is also a fan of color drenching—specifically, the trim and vanity.—
Quincy Bulin,
Southern Living,
12 June 2026
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Bathrooms are large, with soaking tubs, walk-in showers, and double vanities, standard even in entry-level room categories.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
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The confidence was already rubbing off.—
Andrea Flores,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
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If confidence, dogmatic beliefs, and undeniable talent were elixirs of life, Frank Lloyd Wright would be alive today, celebrating what would have been his 159th birthday.—
Katherine McLaughlin,
Architectural Digest,
8 June 2026
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Deficient Humility manifests as arrogance, which can fracture teams and alienate fans.—
Mary Crossan,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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His mixture of insecurity and arrogance was eye-catching.—
PhotoVogue,
Vogue,
11 June 2026
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“Ego.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ego. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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