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Recent Examples of proudly
From his earliest days as an agent, Meredith proudly flouted industry convention while inflating his own reputation and padding his bank account.
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Literary Hub, 28 Apr. 2026
Peter Scanavino proudly dons full Mets merch at Citi Field in New York City on April 23.
—Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 28 Apr. 2026
In the past, the Navy talked publicly and proudly about all of its small and mid-sized drones -- vessels that are regularly seen navigating San Diego Bay.
—Arkansas Online, 26 Apr. 2026
There was another ceremony that summer where Karen received the honorary road sign, which still hangs proudly in a corner in her house with some other Captain Herb artifacts.
—Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 26 Apr. 2026
In the past, the Navy talked publicly and proudly about all of its small and mid-sized drones — vessels that are regularly seen navigating San Diego Bay.
—Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
Its true inspiration comes from 1940s French furnishings, though this contemporary version can still stand proudly in any modern living room or boudoir.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 24 Apr. 2026
Roughly 30 miles west of Dallas, Fort Worth is a rare place that proudly channels the spirit of the American West.
—Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 24 Apr. 2026
John Lawrence was one of these two young men, both of whom proudly agreed to the interview with the cable news outlet.
—Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 22 Apr. 2026
Literary Hub, 28 Apr. 2026
Peter Scanavino proudly dons full Mets merch at Citi Field in New York City on April 23.
—Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 28 Apr. 2026
In the past, the Navy talked publicly and proudly about all of its small and mid-sized drones -- vessels that are regularly seen navigating San Diego Bay.
—Arkansas Online, 26 Apr. 2026
There was another ceremony that summer where Karen received the honorary road sign, which still hangs proudly in a corner in her house with some other Captain Herb artifacts.
—Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 26 Apr. 2026
In the past, the Navy talked publicly and proudly about all of its small and mid-sized drones — vessels that are regularly seen navigating San Diego Bay.
—Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
Its true inspiration comes from 1940s French furnishings, though this contemporary version can still stand proudly in any modern living room or boudoir.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 24 Apr. 2026
Roughly 30 miles west of Dallas, Fort Worth is a rare place that proudly channels the spirit of the American West.
—Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 24 Apr. 2026
John Lawrence was one of these two young men, both of whom proudly agreed to the interview with the cable news outlet.
—Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 22 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for proudly
Adverb
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That’s what one of the Dolphins’ draftees boldly declared a couple of years ago in colorful fashion.—
Chris Perkins,
Sun Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2026
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And his vision of bachata brought the genre boldly into the present, and also set an unwitting template for how Spanish-language music could firm-footedly interface with pop’s other streams, arguably laying the groundwork for Latin megastars like Bad Bunny.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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The humbling end to a mercifully brief career should be a warning to anyone else who might try to get elected by brazenly flouting the disclosure laws.—
Orlando Sentinel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 Apr. 2026
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The result is an album of cathartic sounds where Icona Pop brazenly shed the past.—
Charisma Madarang,
Rolling Stone,
24 Apr. 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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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 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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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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“Proudly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proudly. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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