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as in vaingloriousness
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as in self-opinionatedness
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-partiality
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Perhaps some will find this gentleness frustrating, and interpret it as an apologia for a complacency inappropriate to our angry, angular, activist times.—
Jessica Kiang,
Variety,
15 May 2026 -
Injuries and complacency were cited for the disappointing first-round exit.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
8 May 2026
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New lawsuit follows string of complaints Steward’s lawsuit is the latest in a series of legal complaints filed by current and former employees of the Independence Police Department alleging retaliation, favoritism and dysfunction within department leadership.—
Ben Wheeler
May 20,
Kansas City Star,
20 May 2026
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New Britain Democrats released a scathing report that charged a pattern of misconduct and favoritism by the tax collector in a case that has been referred to prosecutors.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
11 May 2026
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The powder room, meanwhile, features a one-off vanity made using two antique filing cabinets as base.—
Sam Cochran,
Architectural Digest,
22 May 2026
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The point is, owners need to be thinking about the rhythm of the business rather than one-off transactions, and prioritizing cash flow over the vanity of locking in the lowest rate.—
Matthew Meehan,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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The young Forster recoiled from the school’s culture of authoritarianism and militaristic chauvinism, which may have found expression in the students’ often appalling attitudes toward their own mothers.—
Jessica Winter,
New Yorker,
7 May 2026
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Her stories are well-told, relevant and often searing, detailing an elementary-school teacher’s slight, a hometown swimming-pool reckoning and chauvinism from an Ivy League club.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Jan. 2026
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In Kenny’s mind, the placement was a jab at his old rival’s vainglory: the ultimate satire.—
Ed Caesar,
New Yorker,
2 May 2026
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The conceit is saved from vainglory by the gravity Cage brings to the performance.—
Isaac Butler,
The New Yorker,
1 Dec. 2023
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Huntington Beach has scrapped a brand management and marketing contract plan that had been clouded by community concerns over transparency and cronyism.—
Claire Wang,
Oc Register,
23 May 2026
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He‘d look to make changes to the top command to reduce cronyism and restore trust.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
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At one point, Catherine and I landed on the topic of smugness as an obstacle to creativity.—
Cressida Leyshon,
New Yorker,
24 May 2026
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Excitement—and smugness—hangs in London’s air since the city has gained its own outpost of the sceney eatery.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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During a July 2007 interview with Pop Matters, Joe addressed the nepotism involved in his band getting the gig to open up for The Police.—
Francesca Gariano,
PEOPLE,
6 May 2026
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Two years into Bronny James’ NBA career, in the postseason spotlight, cries of nepotism will have to wait for the bench minutes the Lakers actually need from the 21-year-old guard.—
Benjamin Royer,
Oc Register,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Self-partiality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-partiality. Accessed 29 May. 2026.
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