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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
Noun
Each lion in both prides had its own identification card, where details down to the whisker spots were logged. — Addie Morfoot, Variety, 12 Aug. 2026
Verb
Stanford is a place that actually prides itself on having students from over 60 different countries in their incoming class. — ABC News, 24 Sep. 2026 The Macondo chain is based in Miami-Dade County and prides itself on its Colombian beans and brew. — Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 23 Sep. 2026 The director prides himself on his original films, and his next, The Flood, will be another original feature. — Joshua Rivera, Vulture, 21 Sep. 2026 The West End one prides itself on the diversity of its musical offerings. — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 16 Sep. 2026 The company prides itself on a 97 percent score on France’s Equal Opportunity Index, which calculates the gender pay gap, but Nicolas cautioned against complacency. — Wwd Staff, Footwear News, 14 Sep. 2026 Burning Man, the week-long festival that takes place in the middle of the Nevada desert and draws many luminaries from the tech industry, prides itself on building community. — Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 9 Sep. 2026 After getting physically manhandled far too often last year, Colorado was the more physical team against a Yellow Jackets program that prides itself on toughness. — Seth Emerson, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026 Marketing director Rashika Chamlagai told CharlotteFive the restaurant prides itself on being 100% Nepali owned. — Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 4 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prides
  1. boasts
  2. best
  3. congratulates
  4. treasures
  5. tops
  6. flatters
  7. jewels
  8. elites
Noun
  • The president's boasts about decimating the opponent's armed forces haven't prevented it from striking back with drones and missiles.
    — Susan Page, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026
  • For most of his service in the House, Mills’ reputation has been clouded, starting with his campaign boasts of military heroism.
    — Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of boasts
Noun
  • But for the second straight week, Kelce had game-bests in receptions and receiving yards as the Chiefs beat the Colts 33-30 in overtime Sunday night at Arrowhead Stadium.
    — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 21 Sep. 2026
  • Benton had career bests in tackles (51), tackles for loss (6) and sacks (5 1/2) while helping the Steelers to the AFC North title.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 15 Aug. 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
  • From vintage Midwestern treasures at Kimmswick Keepsake to home goods, clothing, and accessories at Sparrow+Mason, you’re bound to find the perfect item to take home with you.
    — Erika Ebsworth-Goold, Travel + Leisure, 19 Sep. 2026
  • And more treasures await in nearby towns like New Preston and Falls Village that have shops filled with both antiques and local craft.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of treasures
Noun
  • Beyond coffee, Gottsman said candidates should avoid other distractions or unprofessional impressions by putting away their phones, skipping overpowering fragrances, removing sunglasses from the tops of their heads and avoiding chewing gum.
    — Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 23 Sep. 2026
  • That roof and the Nugget Twin it tops have officially launched to give Nugget buyers a new winter-ready camper van option with four solid walls and space for four people.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of tops
Verb
  • Rigor in value measurement requires a true baseline, a metric the customer agrees on (not one that flatters you), and public results with their name on it.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
  • The top edge of the vamp dips into a dramatic, sharp V-shape over the foot, which flatters the feet.
    — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 31 July 2026
Definition of flatters
Noun
  • Guests took their seats at long counters built around illuminated jewelry cases, with jewels and timepieces visible beneath the glass.
    — Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 24 Sep. 2026
  • On most, delicate jewels were appliquéd to industrial Velcro to provide a point of subversion –– a pre-requisite in every Prada collection.
    — Scarlett Conlon, CNN Money, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of jewels
Noun
  • No, the Unabomber, a onetime math genius and professor named Ted Kaczynski, was basically a hermit nerd in a Montana cabin who mailed bombs to scientists, engineers, professors, and other elites.
    — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2026
  • More than 80 years ago a novel sent shockwaves through Fort Worth for its portrayal of the city’s elites.
    — Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of elites

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“Prides.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prides. Accessed 27 Sep. 2026.

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