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Recent Examples of ego There are too many rogue people interested in ruining the high school sports experience to help their own wallets or egos. Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2025 The film depicts a man whose ego isolates him and prevents him from forging genuine bonds—who pushes people away with his obfuscation, lies, and single-minded pursuit of fame through physical strength. Hannah Giorgis, The Atlantic, 4 Apr. 2025 Of course, there are cases where a healthy ego is necessary. Stephanie Dillon, Rolling Stone, 4 Apr. 2025 Consider: One of the key reasons Salke was hired away from NBC seven years ago was because she was known as a talent-friendly exec who knew how to massage the egos of the writers, actors, and producers who keep Hollywood running. Josef Adalian, Vulture, 4 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for ego
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ego
Noun
  • Given the strong gastronomy heritage of Spain and pride in local ingredients, almost every restaurant offers local wines, as well as bars and other retail locations.
    Liz Thach, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
  • Young takes particular pride in VJMU’s identity as a Black- and Latino-owned car club, competing as a team in a sport that’s traditionally been dominated by affluent, white participants.
    Pamela Chelin, Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Why Digital Products Are Changing the Game Entrepreneurial creators are shifting the narrative away from vanity metrics and toward meaningful income.
    Kristen Bousquet, Forbes.com, 20 Apr. 2025
  • Other highlights include the nine-foot-plus height for the tray ceiling, a walk-in closet with a skylight, and a primary bath that includes a soaking tub, separate large shower, dual sink vanity, and a private room for the commode.
    James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 20 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • For months, Beijing has been projecting an air of strength and confidence in its ability to withstand an escalating trade war with the US.
    John Liu, CNN Money, 25 Apr. 2025
  • Correlation isn’t causation, but continuity and confidence just might be contagious.
    Grant Brisbee, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Solskjaer felt that overconfidence bordering on arrogance might be PSG’s Achilles’ heel.
    Andy Mitten, New York Times, 20 Apr. 2025
  • Titan: Plunges into the chilling 2023 submersible tragedy, peeling back the layers of ambition, arrogance, and a lack of oversight that led to catastrophe.
    Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 16 Apr. 2025

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“Ego.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ego. Accessed 2 May. 2025.

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