as in congratulated
to think highly of (oneself)
he prides himself on the quality of his writing
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Recent Examples of prided
Hong Kong has long prided itself on minimal government intervention in the economy, even while referencing Beijing’s vision for the city.
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ABC News, 15 June 2026
Dulin’s case to start Dulin has prided himself on being able to do a little bit of everything in the NFL.
—James Boyd, New York Times, 11 June 2026
New York has long prided itself on being for everyone.
—David Ingber, New York Daily News, 8 June 2026
Waymo has prided itself on being transparent about the safety of its operations.
—Rob Pegoraro, PC Magazine, 29 May 2026
The rare move underscores how Washington’s policies toward the region are increasingly dividing the 15-member bloc, which has long prided itself on being a unified force.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 27 May 2026
The company has prided itself on eco-conscious apparel, accessories and shoes.
—Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 18 May 2026
Cannes, after all, has always prided itself on discovering and nurturing new talent — and pushing the envelope of what cinema both is and can be.
—Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 15 May 2026
The Timberwolves have long prided themselves on being the type of group that performs best with their backs planted firmly against the wall.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 14 May 2026
ABC News, 15 June 2026
Dulin’s case to start Dulin has prided himself on being able to do a little bit of everything in the NFL.
—James Boyd, New York Times, 11 June 2026
New York has long prided itself on being for everyone.
—David Ingber, New York Daily News, 8 June 2026
Waymo has prided itself on being transparent about the safety of its operations.
—Rob Pegoraro, PC Magazine, 29 May 2026
The rare move underscores how Washington’s policies toward the region are increasingly dividing the 15-member bloc, which has long prided itself on being a unified force.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 27 May 2026
The company has prided itself on eco-conscious apparel, accessories and shoes.
—Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 18 May 2026
Cannes, after all, has always prided itself on discovering and nurturing new talent — and pushing the envelope of what cinema both is and can be.
—Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 15 May 2026
The Timberwolves have long prided themselves on being the type of group that performs best with their backs planted firmly against the wall.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 14 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prided
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The statement followed an Instagram Stories post in which Gomez congratulated the Knicks for their 107-106 victory over the Spurs after trailing by 29 points at one point in the game.—
Latoya Gayle,
PEOPLE,
12 June 2026
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Riquelme congratulated Pérez and accepted the result.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 June 2026
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These extravagant suits — plumed, bejeweled, beaded and sequined — are handcrafted in secret for an entire year, to be unveiled on Mardi Gras day.—
Nichole Marks,
CBS News,
5 Apr. 2026
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Kim and North's nude wear flattered both mom and daughter, while the then-2-year-old's ever-expanding combat-boot collection continued to set up her siblings (and us) for intense shoe envy.—
Lydia Price,
PEOPLE,
15 June 2026
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One reader even wrote in to pitch the Sacramento Bees — and we’re certainly flattered.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
4 June 2026
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But their website bragged about Mother’s Day brunch.—
Matt Reigle OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
10 June 2026
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Andrew openly discussed bribing law-enforcement officials in War Room chats, and bragged on social media about his connections.—
Heidi Blake,
New Yorker,
8 June 2026
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“Prided.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prided. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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