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
Suitcases rarely push the $400 mark while priding themselves on chicness and durability; accessories like toiletry bags, too, come in at under $40 and yet retain an aspirational look worthy of your aesthetic at large.
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Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 27 May 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
Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 27 May 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for priding
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In his concession speech, Eliasch aimed an allegation at the Olympic body and urged FIS to protect its independence before congratulating Ospelt.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 June 2026
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Trump opened the event by welcoming the participants and their families to the White House and congratulating them on their success.—
Sydney Topf,
The Washington Examiner,
9 June 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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Tousled bob Kiera Knightley’s tousled bob is universally flattering on all face shapes.—
Ranyechi Udemezue,
Vogue,
12 June 2026
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These pants are also especially flattering for a wide range of body types with a comfy high-rise fit and sizes spanning from 2 to 18.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
11 June 2026
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“Priding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/priding. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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