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
Miami prided itself on its physicality, defense, and dominance in the paint this season.
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Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 20 Jan. 2026
Pittsburgh has long prided itself on the play of its linebackers.
—Mike Defabo, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2026
Analysts warn that its ties with Israel could become a rallying cry for Islamic extremists, destabilizing an already volatile region in which Somaliland has prided itself as an oasis of relative calm.
—Sam Metz, Los Angeles Times, 13 Jan. 2026
Since its early beginnings in the living room of a Lakeview condominium 20 years ago, Glenview’s Oil Lamp Theater has prided itself in delivering an intimate live performance.
—Jennifer Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026
Ever since it was first formed as the California Basketball Association in 1952, the West Coast Conference has prided itself on its collection of like-minded, regional universities.
—Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Dec. 2025
The Gothams have always prided themselves on being the starting gun for awards season, but in recent years, an event created to spotlight independent film has leaned further into its status as an essential stop on the Oscars pole dance.
—Nate Jones, Vulture, 5 Dec. 2025
Since Ernie Blake built the first run, Taos had always prided itself on being different—a little edgy, a little secret.
—Michael Paterniti, Travel + Leisure, 14 Nov. 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
Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 20 Jan. 2026
Pittsburgh has long prided itself on the play of its linebackers.
—Mike Defabo, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2026
Analysts warn that its ties with Israel could become a rallying cry for Islamic extremists, destabilizing an already volatile region in which Somaliland has prided itself as an oasis of relative calm.
—Sam Metz, Los Angeles Times, 13 Jan. 2026
Since its early beginnings in the living room of a Lakeview condominium 20 years ago, Glenview’s Oil Lamp Theater has prided itself in delivering an intimate live performance.
—Jennifer Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026
Ever since it was first formed as the California Basketball Association in 1952, the West Coast Conference has prided itself on its collection of like-minded, regional universities.
—Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Dec. 2025
The Gothams have always prided themselves on being the starting gun for awards season, but in recent years, an event created to spotlight independent film has leaned further into its status as an essential stop on the Oscars pole dance.
—Nate Jones, Vulture, 5 Dec. 2025
Since Ernie Blake built the first run, Taos had always prided itself on being different—a little edgy, a little secret.
—Michael Paterniti, Travel + Leisure, 14 Nov. 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prided
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Stunned by the news, Weathers raced to the visiting clubhouse, where his teammates on the 49-58 Marlins — 16 1/2 games back in the standings — congratulated him.—
Brendan Kuty,
New York Times,
14 Jan. 2026
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And that’s why there’s been so much attention paid to who congratulated Kate Middleton on her birthday on January 9.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
13 Jan. 2026
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Wilson says he's flattered he was thought of to voice a dog.—
Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal,
Parents,
14 Jan. 2026
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The margin flattered no one; Barcelona was that good, and Athletic had no answer.—
Jenny Catlin,
New York Times,
11 Jan. 2026
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Putin has bragged that Oreshnik's multiple warheads plunge at rates of up to ten times the speed of sound and can't be intercepted, and that several of them used in a conventional strike could be as devastating as a nuclear attack.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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Kimmel closed his monologue by taking the cognitive test that Trump has repeatedly bragged about acing.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
6 Jan. 2026
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“Prided.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prided. Accessed 26 Jan. 2026.
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