Synonyms of prides

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• boasts
• treasures
• jewels
• trophies
• honors
• highlights
• attractions
• features
• crown jewels
• glories
• excellences
• values
• feathers in one's cap
• credits
• virtues
• merits
• showpieces
• pièces de résistance
• distinctions

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• disgraces
• defects
• shames
• stains
• blemishes
• stigmas
• blots
• dishonors
• slurs
• smudges
• horrors
• messes
• frights
• eyesores
• smirches

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• best
• aristocracies
• tops
• Halls of Fame
• elites
• qualities
• societies
• elect
• A-lists
• creams
• choices
• royalties
• priesthoods
• flowers
• nobilities
• upper classes
• upper crusts
• primes
• pinks
• picks
• crème de la crème
• establishments
• corps d'elite
• fat
• gentries
• illuminati
• top drawers
• caviars
• who's whos

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• millions
• masses
• multitudes
• herds
• commoners
• mobs
• rank and files
• unwasheds
• hoi polloi

prides

2 of 2

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• congratulates
• flatters
• boasts
• brags
• vaunts
• plumes
• piques
• swaggers
• felicitates
• crows
• vapors
• swanks
• gasconades
• swashes

Example Sentences

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

Only time will tell, but there’s no doubting the popularity of a competition that prides itself on an air of unpredictability, especially when compared to the Premier League. — Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026

Marius, approaching 50, is a big doctor in this provincial city, not just a surgeon but the director of the hospital, and a man who prides himself on his directness and honesty. — Jay Weissberg, Variety, 14 Aug. 2026

Accessibility Offering dedicated rooms for those with limited mobility, elevator access to all floors, and specialized light indicators on room numbers and in-room telephones, the property prides itself on being accessibility-friendly. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Aug. 2026

Not a very inclusive bargaining agreement for a league that prides itself on it. — Zach Dean Outkick, FOXNews.com, 8 Aug. 2026

The shop prides itself in the original and old fashioned flavor of its roasted coffee, said Johnny Daughtery, the manager of the Sacramento location. — Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 7 Aug. 2026

Best Time to Visit Speculator prides itself on being an all-season destination. — Lauren Breedlove, Travel + Leisure, 4 Aug. 2026

But the city that prides itself on being home to four cultures was still grappling with the aftermath of the border surge, with locals disagreeing on what caused it and who exactly is to blame. — CNN Money, 2 Aug. 2026

Beyond in-room food and water bowls, The Sanctuary Beach Resort prides itself on welcoming pups across the property. — Rebecca R. Norris, USA Today, 29 July 2026