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Recent Examples of proudly
Her graduation stole proudly draped on her gown.
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Camelia Heins, Daily News, 19 May 2026
Advertisement The former Congresswoman joins other high-profile conservatives—such as Tucker Carlson, Megyn Kelly, and Candace Owens—who were once proudly part of the MAGA coalition, but have been critical of the Iran war, of which there is no clear end in sight.
—Callum Sutherland, Time, 18 May 2026
The Tabor fans stormed the field seconds later, and the Seawolves could proudly call themselves champions.
—Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 17 May 2026
Meanwhile, Cervejaria Blumenau brings new flavors to the scene with passion-fruit sours, peach ales, double IPAs, and blonde ales that proudly embrace their Brazilian roots.
—Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026
The 55-year-old band Pentagram, one of the earlier acts to wear the heavy metal label proudly back in the 1960s, is in Hamden, while a much much younger metal act, Violent Vira, visits New Haven.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 16 May 2026
But on Change of Plans, the outfit's newest album — out now — frontman Isaac Gibson proudly proclaims that the humble group of musicians from Castlewood finally sounds most like themselves.
—Chris Barilla, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026
VivaTech, proudly hosted in the capital of France, takes place wholly in English.
—Kamal Ahmed, Fortune, 13 May 2026
The Warsaw Mermaid sits proudly in the center of this UNESCO World Heritage site, serving as the city’s emblem and guardian.
—Kasia Dietz, Travel + Leisure, 13 May 2026
Camelia Heins, Daily News, 19 May 2026
Advertisement The former Congresswoman joins other high-profile conservatives—such as Tucker Carlson, Megyn Kelly, and Candace Owens—who were once proudly part of the MAGA coalition, but have been critical of the Iran war, of which there is no clear end in sight.
—Callum Sutherland, Time, 18 May 2026
The Tabor fans stormed the field seconds later, and the Seawolves could proudly call themselves champions.
—Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 17 May 2026
Meanwhile, Cervejaria Blumenau brings new flavors to the scene with passion-fruit sours, peach ales, double IPAs, and blonde ales that proudly embrace their Brazilian roots.
—Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026
The 55-year-old band Pentagram, one of the earlier acts to wear the heavy metal label proudly back in the 1960s, is in Hamden, while a much much younger metal act, Violent Vira, visits New Haven.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 16 May 2026
But on Change of Plans, the outfit's newest album — out now — frontman Isaac Gibson proudly proclaims that the humble group of musicians from Castlewood finally sounds most like themselves.
—Chris Barilla, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026
VivaTech, proudly hosted in the capital of France, takes place wholly in English.
—Kamal Ahmed, Fortune, 13 May 2026
The Warsaw Mermaid sits proudly in the center of this UNESCO World Heritage site, serving as the city’s emblem and guardian.
—Kasia Dietz, Travel + Leisure, 13 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for proudly
Adverb
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As boldly charismatic as Caballero appeared on stage, his path to performing in the family circus was hardly clear-cut.—
Andrea Flores,
Los Angeles Times,
19 May 2026
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The sponsors of House Bill 1430 boldly admit that our transportation taxes have been hijacked to pay for education and health care, and that taking those funds out of the legislature’s cookie jar will create shortfalls.—
DP Opinion,
Denver Post,
19 May 2026
Adverb
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In fact, when the attacks become brazenly personal, voters may be more likely to view the object of scrutiny with greater sympathy.—
Torrey Snow,
Baltimore Sun,
13 May 2026
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Does that include them brazenly violating the body camera policy?—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
1 May 2026
Adverb
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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.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
29 Apr. 2026
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Kiffin was arrogantly miffed, but Carter was so right.—
Nick Canepa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Dec. 2025
Adverb
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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.—
Yiyun Li,
New Yorker,
1 Mar. 2026
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Men sneered contemptuously at them, while teenagers used their names as insults.—
Mikhail Zygar,
Vanity Fair,
7 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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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.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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As if the question arose, thought Leonora scornfully.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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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.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
7 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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Shelve to the ceiling In a space blessed with audaciously high ceilings, add shelves all the way up to accentuate it and store much more than in typical cupboards.—
Rachel Davies,
Architectural Digest,
11 May 2026
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The most controversial aspect of the post is that Vachris appeared to audaciously eat the hot dog plain, with no mustard, relish or ketchup in sight.—
Seattle Times,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Mar. 2026
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“Proudly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proudly. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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