prides 1 of 2

noun

plural of pride
1
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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2
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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prides

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verb

present tense third-person singular of pride
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
Verb
The Chosen One chose Philly, a city that nearly prides itself on not being choosable. — Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 24 July 2026 For more than 60 years the Phoenix Art Museum has thrown open its doors to the public and invited them into an institution that prides itself on growth, innovation and imagination all through the power of art. — Meredith G. White, AZCentral.com, 23 July 2026 The company prides itself on its engineering prowess and ability to make vacuums that offer deep-cleaning suction capabilities without sacrificing other important features, namely a compact size and a modern, streamlined appearance. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 20 July 2026 The business prides itself on being an authentic part of its Detroit neighborhood and community. — Scott Talley, Freep.com, 12 July 2026 That system prides itself on player development, specifically in the middle infield. — Kansas City Star, 9 July 2026 Analysts say his upbringing and his time as mayor of Greater Manchester — which prides itself as the world's birthplace of the working class, during the Industrial Revolution — have shaped his national policies. — Lauren Frayer, NPR, 9 July 2026 The service The resort prides itself on knowledge and personable staff and experts. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 June 2026 For a party that prides itself on diversity, the clashes have exacerbated fierce debates over identity politics and long-standing rifts between progressives and moderates. — ABC News, 28 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prides
  1. boasts
  2. best
  3. congratulates
  4. treasures
  5. tops
  6. flatters
  7. jewels
  8. elites
Noun
  • There are few places where contradictions between the president's boasts and the economic reality of his tariffs are more likely to collide ahead of November's midterm elections than in battleground Michigan, which holds its primary on Tuesday.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 30 July 2026
  • There are few places where contradictions between the president’s boasts and the economic reality of his tariffs are more likely to collide ahead of November’s midterm elections than in battleground Michigan, which holds its primary on Tuesday.
    — Jacqueline Ganun, Fortune, 30 July 2026
Definition of boasts
Noun
  • His hitting metrics are all career bests, and he’s headed for his fourth consecutive season of 20-plus homers.
    — Zack Meisel, New York Times, 24 July 2026
  • Atwell, the 26-year-old five-year veteran, has modest career bests of 67 receptions (2023), 562 yards (2024), and three touchdowns (2023).
    — Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 10 July 2026
Definition of best
Verb
  • As Ospreay walks away, Kenny Omega congratulates him on his performance at Forbidden Door.
    — Rob Wolkenbrod, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
  • 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
Definition of congratulates
Noun
  • An elegant conservatory, a beloved aquarium known for its shimmering jade green tiles reminiscent of an underwater tavern, and the small but excellent Dossin Great Lakes Museum are a few of the treasures found here.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 July 2026
  • Several of these have yielded extraordinary treasures, many of which are on display at the town’s dazzling National Museum.
    — The Week UK, TheWeek, 26 July 2026
Definition of treasures
Noun
  • Instead of hanging onto a closet full of cheap, rough pieces, I’m finally getting rid of them all — and making room for a collection of cotton dresses, tops, and skirts from Quince.
    — Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 31 July 2026
  • Fortunately, some of the season’s biggest runway trends—from bikini tops worn beyond the beach to silk headscarves and the return of capris—are finally in full swing, making now the perfect time to shake things up.
    — Amanda Le, InStyle, 31 July 2026
Definition of tops
Verb
  • It’s designed with a delicate open round toe that flatters the feet.
    — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 16 July 2026
  • Nielsen now captures out-of-home viewing far more extensively than in either prior cycle, which flatters every 2026 number.
    — Maureen Kerr, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026
Definition of flatters
Noun
  • As wildfires continue to rage across southern France, George and Amal Clooney are facing the possible loss of one of the crown jewels of their $50 million property portfolio.
    — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 30 July 2026
  • Last week, the Louvre reopened its Apollo Gallery, now empty, as the jewels are still missing.
    — News Desk, Artforum, 27 July 2026
Definition of jewels
Noun
  • Da Rin noted that longtime links between gangs and certain powerful elites in Haiti are still active.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 30 July 2026
  • So the strategic deals, thus far anyway, are happening among the elites without much vocal enthusiasm from the street.
    — Melik Kaylan, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
Definition of elites

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