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
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.
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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
The RealReal The RealReal is the commander-in-chief of secondhand luxury, priding itself on employing a vast team of authenticators-cum-experts to vet every piece in its arsenal.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
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
The RealReal The RealReal is the commander-in-chief of secondhand luxury, priding itself on employing a vast team of authenticators-cum-experts to vet every piece in its arsenal.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for priding
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Please join us in congratulating Christine on this exciting next chapter.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
15 Apr. 2026
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After congratulating Swayman, the Bruins gathered at center ice and raised their sticks to salute their fans.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Apr. 2026
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Less practical were the faux fur and feather touches pluming pumps—try to avoid these when spring showers are on the forecast.—
Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
23 Feb. 2026
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This organic cotton poplin skirt is crisp and lightweight, creating a flattering silhouette without weighing you down.—
Paris Wilson,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Apr. 2026
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The neckline is also slightly more square, which is flattering for those with larger chests like myself.—
Alyssa Grabinski,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026
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“Priding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/priding. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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