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.
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James Boyd,
New York Times,
11 June 2026
New York has long prided itself on being for everyone.
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David Ingber,
New York Daily News,
8 June 2026
Waymo has prided itself on being transparent about the safety of its operations.
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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.
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Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
27 May 2026
The company has prided itself on eco-conscious apparel, accessories and shoes.
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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.
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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.
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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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Owens was begrudgingly congratulated by Hitler, but neither he nor the other Black medalists were ever even acknowledged by Roosevelt, who had also refused to endorse a boycott of the Games—an effort led by Black and Jewish organizations that opposed both Nazism and American segregation.
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Many celebrity friends congratulated Carlson in the comments section.
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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.
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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.
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One reader even wrote in to pitch the Sacramento Bees — and we’re certainly flattered.
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In addition to being a great student, Maddie is a skilled softball player, which her mom Jamie Lynn bragged about in May 2022.
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But their website bragged about Mother’s Day brunch.
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“Prided.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prided. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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