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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
Matt Klink, Oc Register, 10 June 2026
The company prides itself on being a welcoming training program for people of any skill level.
—Colleen Murphy, Health, 9 June 2026
Teddy Kanaras is at the Clinton location seven days a week and prides himself on serving fresh, homemade meals.
—Sarah Kyrcz, Hartford Courant, 8 June 2026
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
Verb
California prides itself on being a national leader in expanding voter access.
—Matt Klink, Oc Register, 10 June 2026
The company prides itself on being a welcoming training program for people of any skill level.
—Colleen Murphy, Health, 9 June 2026
Teddy Kanaras is at the Clinton location seven days a week and prides himself on serving fresh, homemade meals.
—Sarah Kyrcz, Hartford Courant, 8 June 2026
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
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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The pair kept venturing farther across the rocks, hoping to find more treasures along the shoreline.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
11 June 2026
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Witter is Desert Vintage’s longest-serving employee, save for its current owners, Roberto Cowan and Salima Boufelfel, and is in charge of categorizing and dating the rare and glorious treasures that come through the shop’s doors.—
Max Berlinger,
Vogue,
11 June 2026
Noun
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Square-neck tanks, halter tops, delicate camisoles, and more all offer variety for your travel look.—
Gabrielle Porcaro,
Travel + Leisure,
13 June 2026
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And who could forget those revealing halter tops, Ashley’s piece-y crown braid, or Mary Kate’s paparazzi-worthy red lip?—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
13 June 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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The heel is adorned with jewels for a little sparkle every stride, while typical string laces are replaced with a sheer bow that instantly makes every outfit a little more romantic.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
6 June 2026
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Unsurprisingly, owing to the brand’s long legacy of crafting exquisite jewels, aesthetics rule at Bulgari hotels.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
Noun
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White House events needn’t be fancy or cater to elites in order to be appropriate.—
Conor Friedersdorf,
The Atlantic,
6 June 2026
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Nurse has value, although the erosion in performance over two of the last three seasons versus elites will be part of the consideration for any team interested in trading for him.—
Allan Mitchell,
New York Times,
5 June 2026
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“Prides.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prides. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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