Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for preened
Verb
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One sophomore came up to Grove in the cafeteria, grabbed the athletic director’s shoulders, and gloated.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
22 Mar. 2026 -
Shapiro’s critics, including more left-wing, Israel-skeptical Democrats, would have gloated had he been defeated at home.—
David Weigel,
semafor.com,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The tiniest requests were dispensed with the utmost care; rooms were primped and fluffed three times a day; special requests for excursions efficiently booked; and dietary preferences noted and recalled with precision.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Watching from New Orleans, former Huskers star guard Tyronn Lue exulted.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
20 Mar. 2026
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Elon Musk exulted in swinging his chainsaw.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Preened.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preened. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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