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
United have long prided themselves on staunch defending.
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Tamerra Griffin, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
For a company that has prided itself on organizational stability throughout Cook’s tenure, the simultaneous departure of multiple senior executives marks a significant shift.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 7 Oct. 2025
Renaissance has prided itself on a debt-free history, despite the vicissitudes of performing arts fundraising.
—Jim Higgins, jsonline.com, 24 Sep. 2025
Charlie Kirk prided himself on having dialogue with his opponents.
—Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 18 Sep. 2025
Shaffer was a musical encyclopedia, and his band prided itself on being able to respond almost instantly to anything that happened on the show.
—Chris Almeida, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2025
However, the fact of the matter is that the offense has improved and Iowa has always prided itself on the defensive side of the ball.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Aug. 2025
District 203 has long prided itself on excellent schools.
—Naperville Sun, Chicago Tribune, 22 Aug. 2025
Since its debut in 1994, the brand has prided itself on keeping its beverages affordable, maintaining the same price point despite recessions, inflation, and other factors that other companies often succumb to.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 3 Sep. 2019
Tamerra Griffin, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
For a company that has prided itself on organizational stability throughout Cook’s tenure, the simultaneous departure of multiple senior executives marks a significant shift.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 7 Oct. 2025
Renaissance has prided itself on a debt-free history, despite the vicissitudes of performing arts fundraising.
—Jim Higgins, jsonline.com, 24 Sep. 2025
Charlie Kirk prided himself on having dialogue with his opponents.
—Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 18 Sep. 2025
Shaffer was a musical encyclopedia, and his band prided itself on being able to respond almost instantly to anything that happened on the show.
—Chris Almeida, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2025
However, the fact of the matter is that the offense has improved and Iowa has always prided itself on the defensive side of the ball.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Aug. 2025
District 203 has long prided itself on excellent schools.
—Naperville Sun, Chicago Tribune, 22 Aug. 2025
Since its debut in 1994, the brand has prided itself on keeping its beverages affordable, maintaining the same price point despite recessions, inflation, and other factors that other companies often succumb to.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 3 Sep. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prided
Verb
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Backstage, various superstars applauded and congratulated him on the win, including Rey Mysterio, Sheamus, and Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes.—
Matthew Couden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Nov. 2025
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Legendary skateboarder Tony Hawk — who knows a little something about landing a 900 — congratulated Ovechkin on the milestone.—
Sean Gentille,
New York Times,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Previously, Dimon has been flattered by the questions but has not responded firmly one way or the other.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
6 Nov. 2025
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Kershaw was flattered by the offer.—
Andy McCullough,
New York Times,
2 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Clark said the lighting only enhances an atmosphere he’s bragged about for years.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
29 Oct. 2025
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Instead, the gooners bragged about them.—
Daniel Kolitz,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Prided.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prided. Accessed 18 Nov. 2025.
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