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Recent Examples of proudly
That’s the torch Rubio now proudly carries.
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Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2026
Just west of Dallas, Fort Worth offers a slightly different vibe—one that proudly embraces Texas’ Western heritage.
—Kat Stinson, Travel + Leisure, 9 Mar. 2026
These belonged to Kim Kardashian, André proudly exclaims.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 7 Mar. 2026
On March 4, the NRC crowed proudly about issuing the first commercial reactor construction permit in a decade — and the first approval for a non-light water reactor in more than 40 years.
—Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 6 Mar. 2026
The original 1889 Pabst bar still stands proudly in the restaurant’s upstairs banquet area, serving as a reminder of the establishment’s rich history.
—Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 6 Mar. 2026
The morning celebration brought all teams together on the Pony field for opening ceremonies, where Emma Chandroo and her father, David Chandroo proudly led the national anthem and the Pledge of Allegiance.
—Stephanie Ogilvie, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026
The fans ended up applauding their team proudly despite being eliminated; a rare sight for the Camp Nou.
—Laia Cervelló Herrero, New York Times, 3 Mar. 2026
The gilded trophy is now proudly displayed on Born Weird Tattoo’s front patio.
—Idaho Statesman, 3 Mar. 2026
Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2026
Just west of Dallas, Fort Worth offers a slightly different vibe—one that proudly embraces Texas’ Western heritage.
—Kat Stinson, Travel + Leisure, 9 Mar. 2026
These belonged to Kim Kardashian, André proudly exclaims.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 7 Mar. 2026
On March 4, the NRC crowed proudly about issuing the first commercial reactor construction permit in a decade — and the first approval for a non-light water reactor in more than 40 years.
—Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 6 Mar. 2026
The original 1889 Pabst bar still stands proudly in the restaurant’s upstairs banquet area, serving as a reminder of the establishment’s rich history.
—Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 6 Mar. 2026
The morning celebration brought all teams together on the Pony field for opening ceremonies, where Emma Chandroo and her father, David Chandroo proudly led the national anthem and the Pledge of Allegiance.
—Stephanie Ogilvie, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026
The fans ended up applauding their team proudly despite being eliminated; a rare sight for the Camp Nou.
—Laia Cervelló Herrero, New York Times, 3 Mar. 2026
The gilded trophy is now proudly displayed on Born Weird Tattoo’s front patio.
—Idaho Statesman, 3 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for proudly
Adverb
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And in others, the bedspreads and canopies boldly match the drapes and even the wall coverings.—
Kathryn Romeyn,
Architectural Digest,
9 Mar. 2026
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The 1940s Miami home by trailblazing modernist architect Rufus Nims has been boldly reimagined by architect Gabriela Liebert with fluid, sculptural forms.—
Mark David,
Robb Report,
9 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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All the while, each vignette feels simultaneously familiar and alien, at once classically old-fashioned and brazenly unorthodox.—
Sezin Devi Keohler,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Mar. 2026
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But Lough isn't worried about being sued, largely because of how Altman brazenly exploited Johansson's voice.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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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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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 models Banks vied to empower so audaciously became her dolls for makeovers and playing pretend.—
Hunter Lacey,
Allure,
16 Feb. 2026
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Launched with financial backing from Entertainment 360, True North will produce and finance audaciously artistic commercial movies built at price points that make sense for the disruptive moment the industry is navigating.—
Mike Fleming Jr,
Deadline,
29 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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Wilde is at her best when Erika is imperiously giving orders or expounding — in seriousness or mischief?—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Jan. 2026
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“Proudly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proudly. Accessed 16 Mar. 2026.
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