Synonyms of prided

prided

verb

past tense of pride

as in congratulated

to think highly of (oneself)

he prides himself on the quality of his writing

Synonyms & Similar Words

• congratulated
• plumed
• flattered
• bragged
• boasted
• vaunted
• piqued
• swaggered
• crowed
• felicitated
• swanked
• vapored
• gasconaded
• swashed

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of prided

Parton prided herself on the success of her Imagination Library, which has given more than 330 million books to children around the world. — Rachel Desantis, PEOPLE, 1 Sep. 2026

West Ham have always prided themselves on being the ‘Academy of Football’, and this was that nickname turning into reality. — Roshane Thomas, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026

Parton's philanthropic ventures Parton prided herself on her philanthropic endeavors throughout her life. — Mason Leib, ABC News, 25 Aug. 2026

The outlet, which receives about 65% of its funding through the Defense Department, has long prided itself on its editorial independence from the public affairs apparatus at the Pentagon. — Jennifer Jacobs, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026

For example, the institution prided itself on its Millennium Stage programming, which presented a free public performance every day, 365 days of the year, for decades. — Anastasia Tsioulcas, NPR, 14 Aug. 2026

The Texas native, who was eating at a cafe in the Crown Center Shops on Thursday in Kansas City, used to believe that franchise restaurants like Chipotle and Qdoba prided themselves on delivering just that. — Freddrell Green, Kansas City Star, 6 Aug. 2026

The move marks a sharp shift for a country that has long prided itself on welcoming immigrants. — Isabel Debre, Los Angeles Times, 30 July 2026

The instructor prided himself on checking in with his students. — Min Jin Lee, New Yorker, 19 July 2026