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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
Bridget Fogarty, jsonline.com, 1 Apr. 2026
Deep Voodoo prides itself in particular on licensing.
—Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 31 Mar. 2026
Houston prides itself with entrepreneurial freedom and lack of zoning.
—Joy Sewing, Houston Chronicle, 24 Mar. 2026
During this five-game skid, the Heat is allowing 126 points per 100 possessions; that 126 defensive rating is fourth worst in the league, ahead of only three tanking teams (Pacers, Wizards, Bucks) and a shocking number for an organization that prides itself on defense.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 24 Mar. 2026
Royal Caribbean prides itself in keeping adventurous guests busy onboard its 29 ships sailing to more than 300 destinations in 80 countries across all seven continents.
—Susan B. Barnes, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026
That complicates the narrative for a president who prides himself on record-high stocks, low borrowing costs and a weaker dollar for boosting manufacturing.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 12 Mar. 2026
The Mandarin Oriental is a luxury hotel chain that prides itself on its traditional, opulent aesthetic and extravagant accommodations.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 9 Mar. 2026
However, national homebuilder Taylor Morrison Wildhawk prides itself on a 44% female workforce.
—Irene Gonzalez, CBS News, 7 Mar. 2026
Verb
Ponto, a 16-year incumbent, prides himself on building consensus around issues with department heads and the Common Council.
—Bridget Fogarty, jsonline.com, 1 Apr. 2026
Deep Voodoo prides itself in particular on licensing.
—Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 31 Mar. 2026
Houston prides itself with entrepreneurial freedom and lack of zoning.
—Joy Sewing, Houston Chronicle, 24 Mar. 2026
During this five-game skid, the Heat is allowing 126 points per 100 possessions; that 126 defensive rating is fourth worst in the league, ahead of only three tanking teams (Pacers, Wizards, Bucks) and a shocking number for an organization that prides itself on defense.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 24 Mar. 2026
Royal Caribbean prides itself in keeping adventurous guests busy onboard its 29 ships sailing to more than 300 destinations in 80 countries across all seven continents.
—Susan B. Barnes, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026
That complicates the narrative for a president who prides himself on record-high stocks, low borrowing costs and a weaker dollar for boosting manufacturing.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 12 Mar. 2026
The Mandarin Oriental is a luxury hotel chain that prides itself on its traditional, opulent aesthetic and extravagant accommodations.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 9 Mar. 2026
However, national homebuilder Taylor Morrison Wildhawk prides itself on a 44% female workforce.
—Irene Gonzalez, CBS News, 7 Mar. 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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Brzustewicz led all Knights in scoring with 54 points in 59 games this season on the strength of three-year bests in goals (19) and assists (35).—
Andrew Knoll,
Daily News,
4 Apr. 2026
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Check out three of our most popular collections from our Better Homes & Gardens line at Walmart (Brookbury, Ezra, and Marlow) to see which pieces and styles might match your aesthetic best.—
Carly Totten,
Better Homes & Gardens,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Tiafoe has been one of Baptiste’s biggest fans and congratulates her often on social media.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
25 Mar. 2026
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But then the public address announcer congratulates Charlisse Leger-Walker for her four All-Pac-12 honors and her conference title with Washington State (which came at UCLA’s expense), and the whole ceremony starts to make less sense.—
Sabreena Merchant,
New York Times,
23 Feb. 2026
Noun
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This Italian city has innumerable artistic treasures, these 25 paintings among them.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
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Hunt for singular treasures at Queenstown Market, a pop-up Saturday affair with 40 or so waterfront stalls stocked with handmade crafts, such as greenstone pendants, the traditional Maori talisman carved in symbolic shapes for protection, prosperity or friendship (from 149 dollars).—
New York Times,
New York Times,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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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
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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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Lucy Punch dazzles in jewels at The Audacity premiere in Los Angeles on March 31.—
Escher Walcott,
PEOPLE,
4 Apr. 2026
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The classic look, complete with structured shoulders and a high neck, was paired with old Hollywood hair and jewels, and brought her one-of-one class to the Paris premiere of the film.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Each batch spans big-name brands and underrated labels alike and includes tops, bottoms, bags, matching sets, shoes, and beyond.—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
4 Apr. 2026
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These large bulb-forming plants of white-, pink- or white and-maroon blooms are durable, and even when the tops are frozen rapidly being new growth with the return of warm spring weather.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Faith brags about being a social-media coordinator who lives in Murray Hill, and Grace responds to her sister’s slights about marrying into money by grilling her about her own boyfriend’s finance career.—
Alison Willmore,
Vulture,
20 Mar. 2026
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Trump often brags that jobs are going to people born in the United States, rather than to immigrants.—
Josh Boak,
Fortune,
8 Mar. 2026
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“Prides.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prides. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.
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