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as in arrogant
having or displaying feelings of scorn for what is regarded as beneath oneself
the unemployed woman was too proud to take a job as a maid
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as in smug
having too high an opinion of oneself
a proud cheerleader who thought she should be treated like royalty
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as in magnificent
large and impressive in size, grandeur, extent, or conception
the old neighborhood was known for its stately trees and proud Victorian houses
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as in triumphant
having or expressing feelings of joy or triumph
in his acceptance letter he assured his soon-to-be boss that he was proud to be joining such a fine company
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Recent Examples of proud
Walking up this street two years ago was the proudest moment of my life.
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22 June 2026
Dalí and Michelangelo would have been proud.
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Ben Church,
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22 June 2026
The rest of us just want to root for our national team and be proud of our country.
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22 June 2026
Harris said her mother is often by her side in the studio, and that both her parents are proud of her work.
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Joshua Cole,
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22 June 2026
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Abid Rahman,
HollywoodReporter,
22 June 2026
Dalí and Michelangelo would have been proud.
—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
22 June 2026
The rest of us just want to root for our national team and be proud of our country.
—
Dan Zaksheske Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
22 June 2026
Harris said her mother is often by her side in the studio, and that both her parents are proud of her work.
—
Joshua Cole,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for proud
Recent Examples of Synonyms for proud
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The passage is incoherent, yet, in conflating progressive reform with arrogant blind faith, it is perfectly suited to Vance’s cynical conservatism.
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To no one’s surprise, Bonnie is immediately transfixed by her Lilypad (voiced by Greta Lee, whose arrogant smarm effectively threads the needle between Maya Hawke’s Anxiety and Regina George’s everything else).
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Most smug articles and books that claim to provide quick fixes come off as tone-deaf or even counterproductive.
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But the series’ central character, played by Rachel Weisz, has enough nervous, itchy, manic energy to make the show’s narrative structure feel purposely unstable rather than safely smug.
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This trail and several others with magnificent towering rain forest and coastal views can be found at this 2,484-acre state park a 10-minute drive south of Cannon Beach.
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Sea-facing rooms have views of passing ships, cavorting dolphins and the magnificent sunsets.
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Shortly before the World Cup trophy is placed into the hands of one team’s triumphant captain at MetLife Stadium on July 19, a gleaming Golden Boot award will be presented to the tournament’s top scorer.
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The New York Knicks’ first championship in 53 years is more than a triumphant sports story.
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The Food Processor quickly chops, slices, and shreds a wide array of ingredients for unlimited culinary creations, while the Coffee & Spice Grinder efficiently grinds coffee beans, spices, and herbs for superior flavor and potency.
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In both of their victories thus far at the 2026 World Cup, the Americans have been, by far, the superior all-around team.
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To address those concerns, Hulls has committed roughly $15 million to establish the Good Luck Fund, which acquires and preserves properties considered important to the community.
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What are the most important values of the community that the superintendent must honor regardless of pressure or politics?
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Some shows were educational, some were pure, glorious junk food for the mind, and others became cultural touchstones.
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The immortalisation of the World Cup’s greatest side The Brazil team that won the World Cup in 1970 is widely considered the best in international history, with the side immortalised by a glorious style of play, the advent of colour television and their blazing yellow shirts.
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While most coverage has focused on the ecstatic celebrations, the thrilling comeback moments, and the historic significance of breaking a five-decade drought, a deeper narrative lies beneath the surface.
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And my younger Limited Too- and Delia's-loving self is ecstatic for this resurgence.
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“Proud.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proud. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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