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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
Jaime Huff, Oc Register, 31 Jan. 2026
Damat prides itself on offering garments made from high-quality fabrics sourced from some of the world’s best mills including Loro Piana, Reda and Zegna.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 30 Jan. 2026
Davidson prides itself on having an unusually deliberate honor code.
—Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 29 Jan. 2026
Stockton University prides itself for the first MA program in an American university in the field of Holocaust and Genocide Studies.
—Literary Hub, 29 Jan. 2026
In an industry that prides itself on inclusive storytelling, that gap is not an accident.
—Gloria Calderon Kellett, Deadline, 29 Jan. 2026
The restaurant prides itself on its award-winning dry rub, BBQ and red hot sauces.
—Eddie Fontanez, AZCentral.com, 28 Jan. 2026
The fast-food spot that prides itself on Southern hospitality started in Birmingham, Alabama, but now has around 200 locations across Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, and Tennessee.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 27 Jan. 2026
Starbucks, which prides itself on authentically presenting items on its menus, has long continued mispronouncing Gouda cheese as gooda.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 24 Jan. 2026
Verb
California rightly prides itself on standing up for victims of abuse and holding wrongdoers accountable.
—Jaime Huff, Oc Register, 31 Jan. 2026
Damat prides itself on offering garments made from high-quality fabrics sourced from some of the world’s best mills including Loro Piana, Reda and Zegna.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 30 Jan. 2026
Davidson prides itself on having an unusually deliberate honor code.
—Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 29 Jan. 2026
Stockton University prides itself for the first MA program in an American university in the field of Holocaust and Genocide Studies.
—Literary Hub, 29 Jan. 2026
In an industry that prides itself on inclusive storytelling, that gap is not an accident.
—Gloria Calderon Kellett, Deadline, 29 Jan. 2026
The restaurant prides itself on its award-winning dry rub, BBQ and red hot sauces.
—Eddie Fontanez, AZCentral.com, 28 Jan. 2026
The fast-food spot that prides itself on Southern hospitality started in Birmingham, Alabama, but now has around 200 locations across Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, and Tennessee.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 27 Jan. 2026
Starbucks, which prides itself on authentically presenting items on its menus, has long continued mispronouncing Gouda cheese as gooda.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 24 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prides
Noun
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Newsom’s other boasts of climate change, tax credits and housing spending all sound nice.—
The Editorial Board,
Oc Register,
9 Jan. 2026
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More broadly, his boasts about an economic golden age appeared increasingly at odds with popular sentiment, giving Democrats an opening on the issue of affordability.—
Niall Stanage,
The Hill,
31 Dec. 2025
Noun
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There were old ladies’ sequin dresses and their Sunday best.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
20 Jan. 2026
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Two editors selected it as the overall best.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
17 Jan. 2026
Verb
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On the communication system that reaches everyone, Krispel congratulates cast and crew on a good show, reminds them that curtain is at 7 tomorrow, asks them to drive safely.—
Teri Sforza,
Oc Register,
4 Dec. 2025
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At the tip meeting, Sandy congratulates the interior team and, in so many gentle words, tells the deck team to do better.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
21 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Explore the Museum of Underwater Art, Australia Snorkelers and scuba divers glide by dozens of underwater art installations at this museum filled with sunken treasures.—
Catherine Garcia,
TheWeek,
28 Jan. 2026
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Mindanao was the Philippines’ breadbasket, and its land was rich in gold, copper, and other mineral treasures.—
Sean Williams,
Harpers Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The wide-leg silhouette creates an effortlessly chic drape that flatters every stride through long travel days, while still looking structured enough for meetings and dinners.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Jan. 2026
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The sleek, tapered shape draws the eye downward, creating a streamlined look that flatters your figure.—
Shelby Comroe,
InStyle,
10 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Styled by Andrew Mukamal, Bieber wore a black oversized Balenciaga suit courtesy of Pierpaolo Piccioli, accessorized with jewels by Lorraine Schwartz.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
1 Feb. 2026
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Yes, there’s a safe in your cabin closet (which should definitely be used for jewelry, cash, passports, and other valuables), but why take an unnecessary risk on irreplaceable jewels?—
Jill Schildhouse,
Southern Living,
30 Jan. 2026
Noun
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This design features a mix of sparkly red tops, a heart-centric tic-tac-toe board, and a love letter.—
Kara Jillian Brown,
InStyle,
31 Jan. 2026
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Instead, the plane hit a light stanchion, sheared off the tops of some trees and burst into flames well short of the runway.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
31 Jan. 2026
Verb
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This model brags a magnetic docking system, and while its made for Caraway pan lids in particular, any metal handle should do the trick.—
Alex Ronan,
Architectural Digest,
1 Jan. 2026
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The site brags that 30% of Fortune 100 companies use Catalant to solve vexing problems.—
Kathy Kristof,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Nov. 2025
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“Prides.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prides. Accessed 6 Feb. 2026.
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