Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for preening
Verb
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No wonder Newsom gloating after the Texas court decision came down.—
Thomas Elias,
Mercury News,
2 Dec. 2025 -
No wonder Newsom gloating after the Texas court decision came down.—
Thomas D. Elias,
Oc Register,
25 Nov. 2025
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And then there was CMAT, the Irish singer who has already become a European sensation, exulting in a sensational reception for her mainstage set at GJWW, which some attendees went online to cite as the most thrilling full-length performance of the weekend.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
27 Jan. 2026
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Wooldridge’s message mentioned Paul the Apostle’s exulting in the principles of faith, hope and love.—
Jose R. Gonzalez,
AZCentral.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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“Preening.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preening. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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