as in prided
to think highly of (oneself)
that jerk plumes himself on his supposed athletic skills
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Miami prided itself on its physicality, defense, and dominance in the paint this season.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
20 Jan. 2026 -
Pittsburgh has long prided itself on the play of its linebackers.—
Mike DeFabo,
New York Times,
16 Jan. 2026
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“Plumed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plumed. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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