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 And prides of discerning, follow-the-name millennials opting for a designer cabin over a week on Holbox. — Erin Florio, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Feb. 2019
Verb
With locations including Singapore, Paris, London, Boston, Istanbul, Dubai, Jaipur, Phnom Penh and Bali, Raffles prides itself on its connection with the arts, local communities and the environment. — Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 2 Nov. 2026 Russia prides itself on its digital advances — from an extensive e-commerce services sector to ambitious plans for developing artificial intelligence. — ABC News, 22 Oct. 2026 With hit shows including Real Vikings, Real Dictators, Short History Of and Real Survival Stories, Noiser prides itself on an immersive approach to audio storytelling and high-quality sound design. — Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 22 Oct. 2026 Eco effort The hotel is sensitive to sustainability and prides itself on being completely plastic-free. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026 In New Orleans, a city that prides itself on a good costume, there is always demand for such creations. — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 22 Oct. 2026 As offenses have become increasingly potent and officiating has favored freedom of movement on that side of the ball, Golden State is a throwback that prides itself on getting stops and slowing the pace. — Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2026 And the narrative that Iran will just collapse because there is no new money coming in from oil is antithetical to this extreme regime, which prides itself on a spartan life. — Jim Cramer, CNBC, 12 Oct. 2026 Even Jamal Murray, who prides himself on not being a foul-baiter, couldn’t resist leaning into Darryn Peterson after the rookie left his feet on a shot fake. — Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 7 Oct. 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 mixed attacks on Democrats with boasts about his administration’s economic accomplishments, video montages, and his signature off-the-cuff humor.
    — Mabinty Quarshie, The Washington Examiner, 29 Oct. 2026
  • 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
Definition of boasts
Noun
  • Nichols won Best Director at the 1968 Oscars for his work, and the film is consistently named on the list of bests on the American Film Institute’s various lists.
    — Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Lamb had 189 yards receiving on career bests of 21 targets and 17 catches.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of best
Verb
  • On their way out, and in so many words, Beatrice essentially apologizes for Smallwood’s behavior to Serena (and even congratulates her on the baby).
    — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 23 Oct. 2026
  • As Ospreay walks away, Kenny Omega congratulates him on his performance at Forbidden Door.
    — Rob Wolkenbrod, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
Definition of congratulates
Noun
  • Building on Louis Vuitton’s collaboration with the Musée Guimet, Beccari also revealed an exhibition bringing the archaeological treasures of Sanxingdui, discovered in Sichuan province, to Paris, with a subsequent stop in Shanghai.
    — Denni Hu, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Carter’s artistic talents had landed him in Egypt at the age of 17, where his skills were put to use recording treasures being unearthed in tombs around the country.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of treasures
Noun
  • Pajama tops are like anchovies—they get pushed to the side of the plate.
    — Dodie Kazanjian, Vogue, 3 Nov. 2026
  • The black-and-white palette is easy to match with fall tops, including sweaters and T-shirts.
    — Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 2 Nov. 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
  • For formal occasions, Diana often swept her layers away from her face, letting the ends curl outward beneath her dazzling jewels.
    — Amanda Le, InStyle, 4 Nov. 2026
  • For Van Cleef & Arpels, the experience is as much about illuminating the work behind the jewels as showcasing the finished pieces.
    — Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of jewels
Noun
  • Laurin said politicians and political elites try to paint their opponents as extreme to frighten and fire up their voters.
    — Frank Langfitt, NPR, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Kim will face his last days when a large enough body of North Korean elites conclude that remaining loyal is no longer their safest and most rational choice.
    — Jieun Baek, Foreign Affairs, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of elites

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“Prides.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prides. Accessed 9 Nov. 2026.

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