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as in pridefulness
a reasonable or justifiable sense of one's worth or importance
finishing that survival course gave me a real sense of pride and confidence in my abilities
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as in jewel
an asset that brings praise or renown
an architectural and acoustical masterpiece, the concert hall is the pride of the whole city
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as in vanity
an often unjustified feeling of being pleased with oneself or with one's situation or achievements
so full of pride that they were ripe for a big comedown
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as in best
individuals carefully selected as being the best of a class
crackerjack test pilots who are the pride of the navy's air arm
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Recent Examples of pride
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Apr. 2026
During this period, a nation’s literary achievements could provide patriotic pride and a measure of national success—or national failure.
—Literary Hub, 21 Apr. 2026
Philippe Welti, Fortune, 17 Apr. 2026
At a restaurant that prides itself on being in harmony with the seasons, the jalapeno cornbread waffle is one of the only dishes at Restaurant Constance that’s constant.
—Andre James, Charlotte Observer, 13 Apr. 2026
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Noun
Ladera’s property manager, Eustace Augustine, helped build the resort at its inception and has been an employee for 41 years; similarly, much of the staff at Ladera are longtime employees, and their heartfelt pride in the property is palpable.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Apr. 2026
During this period, a nation’s literary achievements could provide patriotic pride and a measure of national success—or national failure.
—Literary Hub, 21 Apr. 2026
Verb
Switzerland has always prided itself on keeping doors open when others are closing them.
—Philippe Welti, Fortune, 17 Apr. 2026
At a restaurant that prides itself on being in harmony with the seasons, the jalapeno cornbread waffle is one of the only dishes at Restaurant Constance that’s constant.
—Andre James, Charlotte Observer, 13 Apr. 2026
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Once inside, the other great jewel of the building is its wrought iron and glass dome, designed by Eduardo Ferrés i Puig in 1912, and executed by the master glassmakers at the Mauméjean Brothers studio who also collaborated with the architect Antoni Gaudí.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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This April, a jewel of the American South is experiencing an overdue literary renaissance.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
23 Apr. 2026
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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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But, a couple of injuries for Blackwood, combined with his own work, has allowed Wedgewood to start 40 games and appear in 42 this season -- easily career-bests at the NHL level.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
5 Apr. 2026
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Rice this season produced career bests in points, field-goal accuracy, rebounds and steals.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
5 Apr. 2026
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Borissov conceded defeat and congratulated the election winner.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
20 Apr. 2026
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The President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, on Monday congratulated Radev on his election victory.—
Veselin Toshkov,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Apr. 2026
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But after being shunned by head coach Thomas Frank, his confidence looks low, a state of mind that wasn’t helped by putting his penalty over the bar in Wales’ World Cup play-off shootout defeat by Bosnia & Herzegovina in March.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
21 Apr. 2026
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The Magic will need to continue to play with a high level of confidence Wednesday night for Game 2.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
20 Apr. 2026
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Known as Hawaiʻi’s Garden Island, Kauaʻi embraces a multitude of landscapes, from the deeply creased and forested canyons of the North Shore to the sunny beaches and tropical botanical treasures of the south.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
23 Apr. 2026
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The layered garden at Tarabel is a treasure that offers guests a serene retreat tucked away from the busy city.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 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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For example, they might be classified by the number of rulers, thus distinguishing government by one (as in a monarchy or a tyranny) from government by the few (in an aristocracy or oligarchy) and from government by the many (as in a democracy).—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
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The Marquess of Hartington and a member of the British aristocracy.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Pride.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pride. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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