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noun

plural of pride

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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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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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

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 Gherardini, the Florentine company established in 1885, prides itself on being one of Italy’s oldest leather goods brand. — Katie Abel, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for prides

Noun

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
For most of his service in the House, Mills’ reputation has been clouded, starting with his campaign boasts of military heroism.

— Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of boasts

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

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Then there are the treasures from the Alexander McQueen and Nicolas Ghesquière-era Balenciaga archives.

— Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 29 Oct. 2026
Harrison added that among the treasures in the collection are personal photos that haven’t left the band’s archive in more than 40 years, as well as album sketches and other rare keepsakes.

— Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of treasures

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This season, even quiet luxury all-timer The Row showed gorgeous, beaded, colorful tops, while the stark whites and creams that still dominated the collection were paired with chunky beaded necklaces and lace and crochet detailing.

— Madeleine Schulz, Vogue, 28 Oct. 2026
Dubbed the Ovolo, the oddball construction was utilized for both low-tops (with several material makeups) and boots and is now set for a revision amid the rekindling sneaker heel trend.

— Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 27 Oct. 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

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The jewels date back to Sofía’s 1962 wedding to the future King Juan Carlos, with the wider suite gifted by Greek shipping magnate Stavros Niarchos and the matching earrings reportedly presented by her mother, Queen Frederica of Greece.

— Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 28 Oct. 2026
One of her final outings in the jewels was to the Diplomatic Reception at Buckingham Palace in 2019.

— Stephanie Bridger-Linning, Vanity Fair, 25 Oct. 2026

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Musk is also pretty miserly compared to many of his fellow elites.

— Frank Landymore, Futurism, 29 Oct. 2026
Without his wife by his side, George, so confident in his business dealings and so adept at outmaneuvering the old-money elites whose hold on American enterprise is loosening, is unmoored.

— Brent Lang, IndieWire, 28 Oct. 2026

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