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Recent Examples of proudly
According to the alliance, the theme emphasizes the LGBTQ+ community's place in American society, calls for resistance against efforts to diminish their rights and visibility and encourages people to live openly, proudly and without apology.
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Mike Stunson, USA Today, 2 June 2026
Walking beside her cart was her 3-year-old son, proudly pushing his own toy cart through the crowded streets.
—Laura Rodríguez Presa, Chicago Tribune, 2 June 2026
The service Every one of the staff is proudly local.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Social media video of the moment, shared by Giants reporter Charlotte Carroll, shows the 24-year-old NFL star stop in his tracks before crossing the plate and launching into a lofty backflip, then holding his arms out and shaking his head proudly.
—Sean Neumann, PEOPLE, 1 June 2026
Not proudly saying that (laughs).
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 1 June 2026
Victory for Lewis George would be the latest in a string of triumphs for proudly socialist politicians, including, most notably, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
—Idrees Kahloon, The Atlantic, 1 June 2026
In their scenes together, Ahmed plays straight man so Khan can go huge, all breezy confidence and street smarts combined as a defense against the countless stereotypes the bearded, accented, proudly Muslim Zulfi must face every day.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 29 May 2026
But the company wears its ocean label proudly.
—Justin Worland, Time, 28 May 2026
Mike Stunson, USA Today, 2 June 2026
Walking beside her cart was her 3-year-old son, proudly pushing his own toy cart through the crowded streets.
—Laura Rodríguez Presa, Chicago Tribune, 2 June 2026
The service Every one of the staff is proudly local.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Social media video of the moment, shared by Giants reporter Charlotte Carroll, shows the 24-year-old NFL star stop in his tracks before crossing the plate and launching into a lofty backflip, then holding his arms out and shaking his head proudly.
—Sean Neumann, PEOPLE, 1 June 2026
Not proudly saying that (laughs).
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 1 June 2026
Victory for Lewis George would be the latest in a string of triumphs for proudly socialist politicians, including, most notably, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
—Idrees Kahloon, The Atlantic, 1 June 2026
In their scenes together, Ahmed plays straight man so Khan can go huge, all breezy confidence and street smarts combined as a defense against the countless stereotypes the bearded, accented, proudly Muslim Zulfi must face every day.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 29 May 2026
But the company wears its ocean label proudly.
—Justin Worland, Time, 28 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for proudly
Adverb
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Its boldly colored striped bags are frequently spotted in the kitchens of MAHA influencers and the chips are often touted by Joe Rogan and Tucker Carlson.—
Danielle Chemtob,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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Lead boldly, stay present, and let curiosity point your way forward today.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
29 May 2026
Adverb
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But artists with a desire for riches and fame must not declare their intentions so brazenly.—
Marc Weingarten,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
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The Bears’ tactics aren’t as brazenly bare-knuckled as White Sox Chairman Jerry Reinsdorf’s actions nearly 40 years ago, but the dynamic is similar.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
5 June 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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The previous truths, long vivified by history, have been haughtily dismissed by the Journal’s editorial page.—
John Tamny,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
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“Proudly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proudly. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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