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Recent Examples of proudly
Fans have since delighted in the resurgence of the classic 1971 country-folk hit, with videos circulating across social media of World Cup viewers proudly belting the lyrics.
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Monica Alba,
NBC news,
24 June 2026
While proudly rooted in Italy, the business today features 260 stores spread across 60 countries, giving it a front-row seat to how the world spectates and celebrates the game.
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Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
23 June 2026
Across the festival grounds, England supporters proudly backed the Three Lions.
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Aaron Parseghian,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
Seven-year-old Kyron Horman stood proudly next to his presentation on red-eyed tree frogs, with his homemade tri-fold poster bursting with shades of green and glued-on diagrams of the amphibian’s life cycle.
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Danya Gainor,
CNN Money,
23 June 2026
Afterwards they were invited as VVIPs to the Patriots’ exclusive afterparty, where Kane, proudly wearing his ‘BRADY 12’ jersey, posing for photographs with Brady and the other Patriots stars.
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Jack Pitt-Brooke,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
And becoming a party that, once again, stood proudly with, not against, our national flag.
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Abid Rahman,
HollywoodReporter,
22 June 2026
Streep proudly held up her third Oscar, for her Best Actress performance in The Iron Lady, at the ceremony's press room.
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Grace Gavilanes,
PEOPLE,
22 June 2026
Sharing your stories, bringing us together, Channel 7 has proudly served you for more than 75 years.
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Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
22 June 2026
Monica Alba,
NBC news,
24 June 2026
While proudly rooted in Italy, the business today features 260 stores spread across 60 countries, giving it a front-row seat to how the world spectates and celebrates the game.
—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
23 June 2026
Across the festival grounds, England supporters proudly backed the Three Lions.
—
Aaron Parseghian,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
Seven-year-old Kyron Horman stood proudly next to his presentation on red-eyed tree frogs, with his homemade tri-fold poster bursting with shades of green and glued-on diagrams of the amphibian’s life cycle.
—
Danya Gainor,
CNN Money,
23 June 2026
Afterwards they were invited as VVIPs to the Patriots’ exclusive afterparty, where Kane, proudly wearing his ‘BRADY 12’ jersey, posing for photographs with Brady and the other Patriots stars.
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Jack Pitt-Brooke,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
And becoming a party that, once again, stood proudly with, not against, our national flag.
—
Abid Rahman,
HollywoodReporter,
22 June 2026
Streep proudly held up her third Oscar, for her Best Actress performance in The Iron Lady, at the ceremony's press room.
—
Grace Gavilanes,
PEOPLE,
22 June 2026
Sharing your stories, bringing us together, Channel 7 has proudly served you for more than 75 years.
—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
22 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for proudly
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And of how efficiently and boldly that talent must be acquired to keep pace in the great efficiency contest that is the NHL.
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From boho lace trims and monochromatic styling to chainmail textures and waist-cinching accessories, this season’s slip dress outfits prove the timeless piece can feel both effortlessly minimal and boldly fashion-forward.
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Political dissent can be harshly policed outside the stadium, but domestic clubs’ most ardent fan groups, often called ultras, are brazenly outspoken in their cheering.
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But artists with a desire for riches and fame must not declare their intentions so brazenly.
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But the majority in 2019 said federal courts aren’t competent to decide when gerrymandering goes too far, even when the culprits arrogantly boast about it, as some did in Tallahassee.
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Kiffin was arrogantly miffed, but Carter was so right.
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Hazel swung the lamp in her hand and looked contemptuously at Ginny, surrounded by the naturalists and the teachers, who whispered encouragement.
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Men sneered contemptuously at them, while teenagers used their names as insults.
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Obama’s stone exterior has academics and architecture critics in mind; it’s loftily designed to resemble four hands coming together and comes with such other un-Trump-like attributes as a wetland walk and sustainable garden.
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As if the question arose, thought Leonora scornfully.
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Texas is taking it to a new level, pompously trying to single-handedly keep Republican control of the House after the 2026 midterms.
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The previous truths, long vivified by history, have been haughtily dismissed by the Journal’s editorial page.
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“Proudly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proudly. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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