as in vanity
formal + literary
an excessive or foolish amount of belief in oneself or one's own abilities
His failure was brought on by his hubris.
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Recent Examples of hubris
The lessons of Xi’s hubris seem urgent—and salutary for other countries, including the United States.
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Michael Schuman, The Atlantic, 1 Apr. 2026
America has gone to war many times with the hubris of superiority.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 29 Mar. 2026
The movie, based on Weir’s 2021 novel of the same name, follows an amnesiac astronaut on a solo mission to save Earth, all while exploring questions of hubris, bravery, and global cooperation in times of immense danger.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 22 Mar. 2026
The Chorus Is Watching The Greek tragedians knew how the story ends when hubris goes unchecked.
—Anthony Scaramucci, Fortune, 19 Mar. 2026
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Michael Schuman, The Atlantic, 1 Apr. 2026
America has gone to war many times with the hubris of superiority.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 29 Mar. 2026
The movie, based on Weir’s 2021 novel of the same name, follows an amnesiac astronaut on a solo mission to save Earth, all while exploring questions of hubris, bravery, and global cooperation in times of immense danger.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 22 Mar. 2026
The Chorus Is Watching The Greek tragedians knew how the story ends when hubris goes unchecked.
—Anthony Scaramucci, Fortune, 19 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hubris
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The primary bath is outfitted with marble flooring, Lefroy Brooks plumbing fixtures, Ann Sachs tile, dual vanities, a large soaking tub and a steam shower.—
Lauryn Azu,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
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Documents said the teenager told police that Ploor grabbed her, pushed her into a vanity, punched her in the chest, and pushed his elbow into her throat.—
Adam Thompson,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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While their energies differ, nearly all of them share the same basic drives (money, power, status) and the same fundamental flaws (greed, arrogance, selfishness).—
Angie Han,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2026
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Their defensive style can look like arrogance or hostility.—
Paul Sanchez Ruiz,
The Conversation,
6 Apr. 2026
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And since all seven of us have had a solo career, everyone’s individual ego is stronger now.—
Brian Hiatt,
Rolling Stone,
19 Apr. 2026
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Mulligan, who similarly usually gives off a warm presence onscreen, is icy and sharp here, her Lindsay stuck up and miserable in the life she's made for herself but completely trapped by her own ego and selfishness.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
16 Apr. 2026
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Wrapping up the conversation, Knowles mentioned her new venture, Badass Teenie B Productions, and emphasized the value of staying authentic and taking pride in your achievements.—
Arushi Jacob,
Variety,
22 Apr. 2026
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Darrell takes pride in the adventure and education storage buying has provided him.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
22 Apr. 2026
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“Hubris.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hubris. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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