as in congratulating
to think highly of (oneself)
he prides himself on the quality of his writing
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Recent Examples of priding
If bookmaking was in theory the keel that kept the ship upright, in practice Bowyer often treated it as another gamble, priding himself on taking bets that his competition wouldn’t touch.
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David Amsden, Rolling Stone, 29 Aug. 2025
David Amsden, Rolling Stone, 29 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for priding
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The two remain good friends, with Dawson even congratulating Booker on his recent engagement.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
3 Sep. 2025
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What To Know On Thursday Obama shared an X post from the official Democratic Party account congratulating Drey on her victory.—
James Bickerton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Aug. 2025
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An Amazon reviewer raved about how soft and flattering the material of the dress is.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Sep. 2025
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Brown nails are versatile, timeless, and always flattering.—
Essence,
Essence,
2 Sep. 2025
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“Priding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/priding. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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