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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
Zoey Goto, Travel + Leisure, 2 June 2026
The 5-foot-11, 218-pound Dowdle is a little more upright than the compact, 5-8, 208-pound Warren, who still prides himself on being a menace in pass protection.
—CBS News, 31 May 2026
Adam Silver’s parity era prides itself on equal opportunity.
—Joel Lorenzi, New York Times, 31 May 2026
Glengoyne prides itself on operating the slowest stills in Scotland and completely eschewing peat.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
Taken together, the two measures highlight a growing tension in a state that prides itself on stewardship of the environment, as policymakers aim to protect threatened or endangered animals while also keeping people, pets and livestock safe.
—Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 29 May 2026
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
Verb
In a city that prides itself on pizza, earning top honors is no small feat.
—Zoey Goto, Travel + Leisure, 2 June 2026
The 5-foot-11, 218-pound Dowdle is a little more upright than the compact, 5-8, 208-pound Warren, who still prides himself on being a menace in pass protection.
—CBS News, 31 May 2026
Adam Silver’s parity era prides itself on equal opportunity.
—Joel Lorenzi, New York Times, 31 May 2026
Glengoyne prides itself on operating the slowest stills in Scotland and completely eschewing peat.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
Taken together, the two measures highlight a growing tension in a state that prides itself on stewardship of the environment, as policymakers aim to protect threatened or endangered animals while also keeping people, pets and livestock safe.
—Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 29 May 2026
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
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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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
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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
Verb
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Trump congratulates the Swanson family.—
Sean Gregory,
Time,
26 May 2026
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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
Noun
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Small treasures that a child holds onto for safety and comfort.—
Lyz Lenz,
Rolling Stone,
28 May 2026
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In 2025, archaeologists in northern Germany uncovered a hoard of roughly 1,000-year-old Viking treasures after a metal detectorist alerted officials to the find.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
27 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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Great luxury jewels are designed to adorn with beauty and distinction, plus engineered and handmade to live and move on the body with ease.—
Kyle Roderick,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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In the space of 15 years, a milestone that will be marked with a Paris soiree in early July, the company has leveraged its initial digital-first model of highly personalizable jewels made to order in France, into a business with some 100 employees.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
27 May 2026
Noun
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Fashion girls make a strong case for contrasting the athletic bottoms with feminine tops and shoes, and the same approach works here.—
Kelsey Stewart,
Glamour,
6 June 2026
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Plus, there are so many breezy sleeve styles and necklines to choose from, including whimsical ruffles, sophisticated boat neck tops, button-up cuffs, and more.—
Sian Babish,
PEOPLE,
4 June 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 7 Jun. 2026.
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