as in egocentrics
a person who is overly concerned with his or her own desires, needs, or interests
had been dating a hopeless ego-tripper who valued her only as a potential trophy wife
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Noun
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Narcissistic kindness can take many forms, and some narcissists may be more skilled at concealing their real motives than others.—
Charles Trepany,
USA Today,
25 Sep. 2025 -
There are vulnerable narcissists who tend to be socially withdrawn, have low self-esteem, and are prone to negative emotions.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
18 Sep. 2025
Noun
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More than a decade later, the series continues to reimagine American histories and channel primal fears — from clowns and cults, to witches and ghosts — with each installment cloaked in social commentary and camp.—
James Mercadante,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 Oct. 2025
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But that won't ease the fears of anyone who categorizes clowns as monsters.—
Marci Robin,
Allure,
1 Oct. 2025
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The sequel sees Odenkirk’s Hutch Mansell attempt to take a family vacation, only to cross paths with violent jerks played by Colin Hanks and Sharon Stone.—
Brian Tallerico,
Vulture,
22 Sep. 2025
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The mechanism feels smooth and sturdy—no awkward jerks or wobbles.—
Zoë Sessums,
Architectural Digest,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Ego-trippers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ego-trippers. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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