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Recent Examples of haughtily
The previous truths, long vivified by history, have been haughtily dismissed by the Journal’s editorial page.
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John Tamny, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
John Tamny, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for haughtily
Adverb
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As if the question arose, thought Leonora scornfully.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Hazel swung the lamp in her hand and looked contemptuously at Ginny, surrounded by the naturalists and the teachers, who whispered encouragement.—
Yiyun Li,
New Yorker,
1 Mar. 2026
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Men sneered contemptuously at them, while teenagers used their names as insults.—
Mikhail Zygar,
Vanity Fair,
7 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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My first soccer World Cup memory was watching Argentina’s Diego Maradona arrogantly juggling the ball on his shoulders, before the opening game of the Italia 1990 World Cup.—
Jude Dumfeh,
Chicago Tribune,
7 June 2026
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But the majority in 2019 said federal courts aren’t competent to decide when gerrymandering goes too far, even when the culprits arrogantly boast about it, as some did in Tallahassee.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
29 Apr. 2026
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With a profusion of bright yellow flowers and deep roots, dandelions boldly take up residence in lawns and gardens.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 June 2026
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Proud to live boldly in faith with you.—
Hannah Sacks,
PEOPLE,
8 June 2026
Adverb
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For several years, Washington has spoken loftily about critical minerals.—
Wesley Alexander Hill,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2026
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Obama’s stone exterior has academics and architecture critics in mind; it’s loftily designed to resemble four hands coming together and comes with such other un-Trump-like attributes as a wetland walk and sustainable garden.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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One pass, struck imperiously with the outside of his boot to pick out Chris Wood in the penalty area, was a thing of beauty.—
Paul Taylor,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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Timothy delighted in looking down imperiously at David, Peter and me.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Thuram, who wore the French shirt 142 times, was singing the anthem proudly.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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Nour was among them, proudly posing with a lion-and-sun flag from the stands.—
Saba Hamedy,
NBC news,
16 June 2026
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Texas is taking it to a new level, pompously trying to single-handedly keep Republican control of the House after the 2026 midterms.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Haughtily.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/haughtily. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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