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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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
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 May 2026
Cafe Bernard, a dining staple in the region for more than 30 years, prides itself on its seasonal farm-to-fork menu items.
—Sacbee.com, 6 May 2026
Each instance brought chest bumps and high fives from the Newcastle defenders, indicative of a team that prides itself on overpowering opponents.
—Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 4 May 2026
America now prides itself on a relatively low level of political violence—but this was simply not the case when men and women were lynched for registering to vote.
—Vann R. Newkirk Ii, The Atlantic, 2 May 2026
Ryan Murphy / Getty Images Affordable groceries The chain prides itself on its reasonable prices, which is part of the reason the store is so appealing to New Yorkers.
—Alexa Herrera, CBS News, 1 May 2026
According to the webpage, MidnighTreats also prides itself in using sustainable supplies, such as compostable cups, cornstarch utensils, aluminum water bottles and paper straws.
—Jane Godiner, Baltimore Sun, 28 Apr. 2026
After the Ground Zero event, the monarch, who prides himself on his environmental advocacy, will head uptown for a meeting in Harlem with a group that promotes urban farming programs for children and young people affected by hunger and food insecurity.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 28 Apr. 2026
Tactical prides itself on building rock-solid zero-wood trailers that offer more space than the typical off-road squaredrop/teardrop-style rig can muster.
—New Atlas, 27 Apr. 2026
Verb
Eco effort The first Palace to be awarded the European Ecolabel, Les Sources de Caudalie prides itself on its environmental commitment.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 May 2026
Cafe Bernard, a dining staple in the region for more than 30 years, prides itself on its seasonal farm-to-fork menu items.
—Sacbee.com, 6 May 2026
Each instance brought chest bumps and high fives from the Newcastle defenders, indicative of a team that prides itself on overpowering opponents.
—Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 4 May 2026
America now prides itself on a relatively low level of political violence—but this was simply not the case when men and women were lynched for registering to vote.
—Vann R. Newkirk Ii, The Atlantic, 2 May 2026
Ryan Murphy / Getty Images Affordable groceries The chain prides itself on its reasonable prices, which is part of the reason the store is so appealing to New Yorkers.
—Alexa Herrera, CBS News, 1 May 2026
According to the webpage, MidnighTreats also prides itself in using sustainable supplies, such as compostable cups, cornstarch utensils, aluminum water bottles and paper straws.
—Jane Godiner, Baltimore Sun, 28 Apr. 2026
After the Ground Zero event, the monarch, who prides himself on his environmental advocacy, will head uptown for a meeting in Harlem with a group that promotes urban farming programs for children and young people affected by hunger and food insecurity.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 28 Apr. 2026
Tactical prides itself on building rock-solid zero-wood trailers that offer more space than the typical off-road squaredrop/teardrop-style rig can muster.
—New Atlas, 27 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prides
Noun
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Bill McDermott has a habit of making promises that sound like boasts and then keeping them.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
6 May 2026
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The 6-foot-4, 200-pounder boasts speed, elite length, a wide catch radius and field-stretching ability.—
Mike Jones,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Test your knowledge of baseball bests, restaurant revamps and more in this week's American Culture Quiz.—
Staff,
FOXNews.com,
1 May 2026
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Then the speakers’ exhortations to excellence would build in emotional intensity until women began to weep and the meeting erupted in spontaneous pledges to set new personal bests.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Occasionally, bottles of water and loaves of bread are distributed, and Lydia congratulates herself for having the discipline to make her slice last.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
29 Apr. 2026
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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
Noun
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Most Californians are no doubt still rightly enthusiastic about protecting our coastline treasures.—
Steven Greenhut,
Oc Register,
1 May 2026
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The textured space is filled with vintage treasures including a Rogan Gregory light sculpture, a wood plinth by Milo Baughman, and a 1960s bamboo armchair by Giovanni Travasa.—
Sarah Wood González,
Architectural Digest,
30 Apr. 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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These jewels were acquired centuries ago when England owned India.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
2 May 2026
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But the ballyhooed prospects, the ones who earned spots on top 100 lists and were viewed as jewels of some of the Marlins’ biggest trades, are still trying to lift their numbers to respectable levels.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
2 May 2026
Noun
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Most are going to regrow short shoots along their trunks with normal growth at the tops.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 May 2026
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Girls’ styles include shorts, relaxed graphic tops and crop tops while boys’ styles include short-sleeve Ts, short-sleeve button-ups and pants.—
Kanika Talwar,
Footwear News,
1 May 2026
Verb
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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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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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“Prides.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prides. Accessed 7 May. 2026.
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