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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
Erika Ebsworth-Goold, Midwest Living, 17 June 2026
Conway prides himself on hearing from the people and building trust between politicians and Maryland communities.
—Kaicey Baylor, CBS News, 16 June 2026
Eton, a boarding school founded in 1440 by King Henry VI, prides itself on educating Britain’s future leaders, including former Prime Ministers Robert Walpole, David Cameron and Boris Johnson.
—ABC News, 16 June 2026
The second movie in the long-running franchise about cheating Death opens with a barn-burner of a sequence for a series that prides itself on creative kills.
—Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 15 June 2026
The line, which prides itself on offering prestige products at an accessible price point ranging from $6 to $10, includes the Never Thirsty Moisturizing Shampoo and Conditioner, the Gloss Mode Treatment Oil and the 3-in-Wonder Magic Styling Cream and Wand.
—Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 15 June 2026
But the brand prides itself in a certain level of fast-casual quality.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 12 June 2026
Wembanyama prides himself on poise.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 10 June 2026
California prides itself on being a national leader in expanding voter access.
—Matt Klink, Oc Register, 10 June 2026
Verb
In a city that prides itself on international flavors, Loryn Nalic’s food shines.
—Erika Ebsworth-Goold, Midwest Living, 17 June 2026
Conway prides himself on hearing from the people and building trust between politicians and Maryland communities.
—Kaicey Baylor, CBS News, 16 June 2026
Eton, a boarding school founded in 1440 by King Henry VI, prides itself on educating Britain’s future leaders, including former Prime Ministers Robert Walpole, David Cameron and Boris Johnson.
—ABC News, 16 June 2026
The second movie in the long-running franchise about cheating Death opens with a barn-burner of a sequence for a series that prides itself on creative kills.
—Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 15 June 2026
The line, which prides itself on offering prestige products at an accessible price point ranging from $6 to $10, includes the Never Thirsty Moisturizing Shampoo and Conditioner, the Gloss Mode Treatment Oil and the 3-in-Wonder Magic Styling Cream and Wand.
—Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 15 June 2026
But the brand prides itself in a certain level of fast-casual quality.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 12 June 2026
Wembanyama prides himself on poise.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 10 June 2026
California prides itself on being a national leader in expanding voter access.
—Matt Klink, Oc Register, 10 June 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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The most productive game of his career came in the Chiefs’ Super Bowl loss to the Philadelphia Eagles, with personal bests of 157 yards and two touchdowns on eight receptions.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
11 June 2026
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In all, Enhanced said there were 14 personal bests set by 12 athletes, all of them swimmers and weightlifters.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
25 May 2026
Verb
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This logic would not have barred any of the Jim Crow voting devices that the Roberts Court frequently congratulates itself and the nation for overcoming.—
Adam Serwer,
The Atlantic,
5 June 2026
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Trump congratulates the Swanson family.—
Sean Gregory,
Time,
26 May 2026
Noun
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Small piles of dirt, work going on at night and no permission signs for authorized excavations tipped off officials, according to a spokesperson for the Carabinieri Art Police, a specialized unit dedicated to stopping the theft of Italy’s vast historical treasures.—
Barbie Latza Nadeau,
CNN Money,
19 June 2026
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America is turning 250, but not all of its greatest treasures sit behind museum glass.—
Staff,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
Noun
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The crewneck has an oversized fit that’s ideal for layering over summer tank-tops, and heck, even a swimsuit on windy beach days.—
Kyra Surgent,
InStyle,
20 June 2026
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There are plenty more options to choose from — shop additional white eyelet tops inspired by Helen Mirren on Amazon.—
Jill Layton,
PEOPLE,
19 June 2026
Verb
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The new status symbol in wellness isn’t six-pack abs, a cold plunge, or a biological age score that flatters the ego.—
Melinda Fulmer,
Robb Report,
11 June 2026
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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
Noun
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Upon Diana's death in 1997, Prince William inherited the bracelet along with many of Diana's other jewels.—
Meredith Kile,
PEOPLE,
13 June 2026
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One of the crown jewels of the festival is the Wave Crest Woodies Parade which offers a nostalgic glimpse into the epic era of SoCal surfing.—
Catharine Kaufman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 June 2026
Noun
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In July 2024, Rinderknecht demanded the chatbot generate an image that showed wealthy elites dining extravagantly on one side of a wall while the world burned beyond the barricade.—
James Queally,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
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Norway is good enough to get out of the group while playing the underdog role when facing the elites, like France.—
Greg Dudek,
Boston Herald,
8 June 2026
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“Prides.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prides. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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