Synonyms of priding

priding

verb

present participle of pride

as in congratulating

to think highly of (oneself)

he prides himself on the quality of his writing

Synonyms & Similar Words

• congratulating
• pluming
• flattering
• vaunting
• boasting
• bragging
• piquing
• vaporing
• swaggering
• crowing
• swanking
• felicitating
• swashing
• gasconading

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of priding

Like its Brooks counterpart, the shoe is offered in Extra Wide, also priding itself on perks like superior energy return, a grippier-than-most outsole, and a lightweight build at just 208 grams. — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026

The property offers a variety of programs and activities for children and families, priding itself on being a multigenerational spot to return to again and again. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 July 2026

But with a bid to appeal to more women and families, Hooters risks failing to differentiate itself from the dozens of other casual dining chains also priding themselves on being family-friendly, according to Saunders. — Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 14 Nov. 2025

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. — David Amsden, Rolling Stone, 29 Aug. 2025