as in prided
to think highly of (oneself)
that jerk plumes himself on his supposed athletic skills
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United have long prided themselves on staunch defending.—
Tamerra Griffin,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025 -
For a company that has prided itself on organizational stability throughout Cook’s tenure, the simultaneous departure of multiple senior executives marks a significant shift.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
7 Oct. 2025
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“Plumed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plumed. Accessed 8 Dec. 2025.
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