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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
Roberto Prieto, Variety, 13 May 2026
The first trimester Maple prides herself on cramming her schedule with meetings, juggling multiple tasks and constantly being on the go.
—Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 10 May 2026
The Cannes Film Festival‘s Un Certain Regard section prides itself on showcasing discoveries of non-traditional cinema.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 8 May 2026
Eco effort The first Palace to be awarded the European Ecolabel, Les Sources de Caudalie prides itself on its environmental commitment.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 May 2026
Each instance brought chest bumps and high fives from the Newcastle defenders, indicative of a team that prides itself on overpowering opponents.
—Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 4 May 2026
America now prides itself on a relatively low level of political violence—but this was simply not the case when men and women were lynched for registering to vote.
—Vann R. Newkirk Ii, The Atlantic, 2 May 2026
Ryan Murphy / Getty Images Affordable groceries The chain prides itself on its reasonable prices, which is part of the reason the store is so appealing to New Yorkers.
—Alexa Herrera, CBS News, 1 May 2026
After the Ground Zero event, the monarch, who prides himself on his environmental advocacy, will head uptown for a meeting in Harlem with a group that promotes urban farming programs for children and young people affected by hunger and food insecurity.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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
The first trimester Maple prides herself on cramming her schedule with meetings, juggling multiple tasks and constantly being on the go.
—Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 10 May 2026
The Cannes Film Festival‘s Un Certain Regard section prides itself on showcasing discoveries of non-traditional cinema.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 8 May 2026
Eco effort The first Palace to be awarded the European Ecolabel, Les Sources de Caudalie prides itself on its environmental commitment.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 May 2026
Each instance brought chest bumps and high fives from the Newcastle defenders, indicative of a team that prides itself on overpowering opponents.
—Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 4 May 2026
America now prides itself on a relatively low level of political violence—but this was simply not the case when men and women were lynched for registering to vote.
—Vann R. Newkirk Ii, The Atlantic, 2 May 2026
Ryan Murphy / Getty Images Affordable groceries The chain prides itself on its reasonable prices, which is part of the reason the store is so appealing to New Yorkers.
—Alexa Herrera, CBS News, 1 May 2026
After the Ground Zero event, the monarch, who prides himself on his environmental advocacy, will head uptown for a meeting in Harlem with a group that promotes urban farming programs for children and young people affected by hunger and food insecurity.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 28 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prides
Noun
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In opening statements last month, Deputy District Attorney Brad Ng said several men, including Smiley Martin, had made boasts earlier that evening in videos recorded on Marconi Avenue that helped fuel the confrontation between rival groups.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
11 May 2026
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Bill McDermott has a habit of making promises that sound like boasts and then keeping them.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
6 May 2026
Noun
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Patrick Dempsey and Michael Imperioli don their red-carpet-best at the FOX Upfront Red Carpet on May 11 in New York City.—
People Staff,
PEOPLE,
13 May 2026
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Graham polled next-best with 43% favorability among Democrats and 22% among independents, and with 14% of Democrats and 25% of independents viewing him unfavorably.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
12 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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Many hide their treasures behind unassuming wooden doors down narrow alleys, like Riad Dar Al Dall—This Time Tomorrow, or offer little or no signage indicating their presence.—
Rebecca Ann Hughes,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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There could be treasures hiding, and it won't be picked over like the main areas.—
Heather Bien,
Southern Living,
15 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
Noun
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This year’s collection had a bumper crop of 41 millionaire pieces, with a handful breaching the mid-seven-figure barrier, among them the jewels with important sapphires, emeralds and rubies.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
10 May 2026
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Her sculptural face is framed by a crown of fabric wrapped around her head and is dripping with jewels.—
Julissa James,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
Noun
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And luckily for me, Quince is secretly stocked with linen tops, dresses, skirts, and more, starting at just $32.—
Michelle Baricevic,
Travel + Leisure,
16 May 2026
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Jennifer Garner’s go-to sneaker brand is included in the sale too, with 25 percent discounts on all Brooks running tops and 30 percent off all bras from the brand.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
16 May 2026
Verb
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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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Faith brags about being a social-media coordinator who lives in Murray Hill, and Grace responds to her sister’s slights about marrying into money by grilling her about her own boyfriend’s finance career.—
Alison Willmore,
Vulture,
20 Mar. 2026
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“Prides.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prides. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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