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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
Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
Even so, the ability to score runs during these periods is something Root prides himself on.
—James Wallace, New York Times, 22 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
The president, Claudia Sheinbaum, is a leftist with a PhD in engineering who prides herself on her scientific background.
—Mary Beth Sheridan, CNN Money, 17 May 2026
Kleber Mendonça Filho was named Best Director for his The Secret Agent and Wagner Moura was named Best Actor for leading the same film in what were both firsts for a nation that prides itself on its cinema and has done since the industry first took root there in the late 1890s.
—Mathew Scott, HollywoodReporter, 15 May 2026
Natural Resources Secretary Wade Crowfoot called the situation a crisis, prompting legislative hearings on how California — which prides itself on environmental stewardship — can better manage protected predator populations.
—Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 15 May 2026
Verb
Catting Around by Rob Ankner, Massai Mara, Kenia The encounter of these lions, probably siblings, showcases the deep social structures that exist within lion prides.
—Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
Even so, the ability to score runs during these periods is something Root prides himself on.
—James Wallace, New York Times, 22 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
The president, Claudia Sheinbaum, is a leftist with a PhD in engineering who prides herself on her scientific background.
—Mary Beth Sheridan, CNN Money, 17 May 2026
Kleber Mendonça Filho was named Best Director for his The Secret Agent and Wagner Moura was named Best Actor for leading the same film in what were both firsts for a nation that prides itself on its cinema and has done since the industry first took root there in the late 1890s.
—Mathew Scott, HollywoodReporter, 15 May 2026
Natural Resources Secretary Wade Crowfoot called the situation a crisis, prompting legislative hearings on how California — which prides itself on environmental stewardship — can better manage protected predator populations.
—Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 15 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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The actress wore a plunging LBD covered in flowers by Chanel along with Cartier jewels.—
Meg Walters,
InStyle,
24 May 2026
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If Game 1 was an elbow to the nose, Game 2 was a 5-iron to the crown jewels.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
23 May 2026
Noun
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Today’s new wave of halter tops feels grown-up and refined, reimagined in sleek, streamlined shapes that have become fixtures everywhere from the runway to the red carpet — and across the vacation wardrobes defining Euro-summer style.—
Lauren Fisher,
Footwear News,
30 May 2026
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His 234 wins placed him as tops in his field.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 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 31 May. 2026.
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