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as in boasts
an asset that brings praise or renown
an architectural and acoustical masterpiece, the concert hall is the pride of the whole city
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as in best
individuals carefully selected as being the best of a class
crackerjack test pilots who are the pride of the navy's air arm
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as in congratulates
to think highly of (oneself)
he prides himself on the quality of his writing
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Recent Examples of prides
Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 20 May 2026
Even for a company that prides itself on moving fast and trying to achieve the near impossible.
—ArsTechnica, 18 May 2026
For more local fare, stop by Blue Wing Frog, which prides itself on ingredients sourced from local farms and ranchers.
—Heather Bien, Southern Living, 17 May 2026
The president, Claudia Sheinbaum, is a leftist with a PhD in engineering who prides herself on her scientific background.
—Mary Beth Sheridan, CNN Money, 17 May 2026
Kleber Mendonça Filho was named Best Director for his The Secret Agent and Wagner Moura was named Best Actor for leading the same film in what were both firsts for a nation that prides itself on its cinema and has done since the industry first took root there in the late 1890s.
—Mathew Scott, HollywoodReporter, 15 May 2026
Natural Resources Secretary Wade Crowfoot called the situation a crisis, prompting legislative hearings on how California — which prides itself on environmental stewardship — can better manage protected predator populations.
—Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 15 May 2026
As its logo suggests, TiVo prides itself on being a television-with-legs, and its success is evident as the term TiVo was used in the early 2000s as a verb meaning to record program content with a DVR.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 May 2026
With a presence at the world’s major markets and festivals, Blood Window prides itself on connecting creators, the industry, and audiences, highlighting Ibero-American talent on the global stage.
—Roberto Prieto, Variety, 13 May 2026
Verb
Casey, the Denver rookie fourth-round draft pick, prides himself on versatility.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 20 May 2026
Even for a company that prides itself on moving fast and trying to achieve the near impossible.
—ArsTechnica, 18 May 2026
For more local fare, stop by Blue Wing Frog, which prides itself on ingredients sourced from local farms and ranchers.
—Heather Bien, Southern Living, 17 May 2026
The president, Claudia Sheinbaum, is a leftist with a PhD in engineering who prides herself on her scientific background.
—Mary Beth Sheridan, CNN Money, 17 May 2026
Kleber Mendonça Filho was named Best Director for his The Secret Agent and Wagner Moura was named Best Actor for leading the same film in what were both firsts for a nation that prides itself on its cinema and has done since the industry first took root there in the late 1890s.
—Mathew Scott, HollywoodReporter, 15 May 2026
Natural Resources Secretary Wade Crowfoot called the situation a crisis, prompting legislative hearings on how California — which prides itself on environmental stewardship — can better manage protected predator populations.
—Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 15 May 2026
As its logo suggests, TiVo prides itself on being a television-with-legs, and its success is evident as the term TiVo was used in the early 2000s as a verb meaning to record program content with a DVR.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 May 2026
With a presence at the world’s major markets and festivals, Blood Window prides itself on connecting creators, the industry, and audiences, highlighting Ibero-American talent on the global stage.
—Roberto Prieto, Variety, 13 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prides
Noun
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The Trumpian superlative tic took his boasts well beyond the general.—
Dan Alexander,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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SanDisk Extreme Game Drive for PlayStation 5 Deal The SanDisk Extreme Game Drive for PS5 boasts read speeds of up to 1,000MB per second, which ensures quick transfer between the external SSD and your console's internal storage.—
George Yang,
PC Magazine,
13 May 2026
Noun
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Despite the sporadic flips between putting on offensive clinics and going silent, Nazar posted career bests of 15 goals, 26 assists and 41 points in 66 games.—
Kalen Lumpkins,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2026
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Apponequet deserves to stay in the top-10 by hanging with many of the state’s bests as well.—
Tom Mulherin,
Boston Herald,
20 May 2026
Verb
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Don congratulates the rest of the team and continues to work, while Kate, Bailey and Erin celebrate with drinks together.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
12 May 2026
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Occasionally, bottles of water and loaves of bread are distributed, and Lydia congratulates herself for having the discipline to make her slice last.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
29 Apr. 2026
Noun
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There are plenty more deals where those came from, so keep scrolling for more treasures in Amazon’s overstock outlet.—
Brittany VanDerBill,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 May 2026
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After a storm, the ocean deposits fresh treasures along the shoreline, and during a full moon, stronger currents and lower tides can reveal hidden shells that were once out of reach.—
Gabi De la Rosa,
Southern Living,
17 May 2026
Verb
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Many will feel this probability still flatters Arteta’s side, especially after City went top on Wednesday, but as discussed, Arsenal hold the edge in fixture difficulty.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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Instead of opting for skintight jeans, 2026 can be the year of straight-leg denim that still flatters a wide range of body types but with a little more forgiveness.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Jan. 2026
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Travel is a central theme for any Louis Vuitton creation, and its new array of megawatt Mythica jewels certainly ups the ante on the idea.—
Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
17 May 2026
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All production takes place in Hong Kong, where a team of about 10 artisans creates fewer than 100 jewels annually based on Janover’s designs.—
Anthony DeMarco,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
Noun
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In the summer, my mom loves to dress up her jeans with long, tunic tops and sleek sandals for a versatile, day-to-night outfit.—
Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
23 May 2026
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From that moment, the check became more than just a lining—the print took various forms, applied to tops and bottoms, scarves, bags, and hats.—
Andrea Zendejas,
Vogue,
22 May 2026
Verb
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Kiffin sounds like the employee who left Applebee’s for Chili’s and then brags about the international cuisine.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 May 2026
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In other words, nobody brags, bullies or buys their way into the Derby.—
Peter Keating,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
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“Prides.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prides. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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