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Recent Examples of self-pride
And DeSantis’ two stops in this early-voting state last week offered an early glimpse into whether Iowans actually want to be more like Florida — and the pitch played well, even in a state with a lot of political self-pride.
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Jess Bidgood, BostonGlobe.com, 14 Mar. 2023
Jess Bidgood, BostonGlobe.com, 14 Mar. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-pride
Noun
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That shouldn’t be surprising, as these types of environments often harm mental health, destroy self-confidence and lower productivity.—
Alora Bopray,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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Researchers investigated whether repeating swear words could enhance strength, mood, humor, focus and self-confidence.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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That led to low self-worth, depression and anxiety, financial problems and relationship conflict.—
Joyce Marter,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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Consider your self-worth when asking for a raise or making a big investment.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
1 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Beccacece has tried to channel the growing confidence.—
Jack Lang,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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These numbers highlight a challenge that extends far beyond accounting, and that’s not understanding the critical link between financial confidence and entrepreneurial growth.—
Melissa Houston,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Even as Stanton bashed him publicly, Lincoln had the self-assurance and vision to spot his potential.—
Kevin Kruse,
Forbes.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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While such an answer might irritate some, Washington’s self-assurance is a quality shared by many top athletes.—
Edward Lee,
Baltimore Sun,
5 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Of course, Harvard must also receive assurances that no further recrimination will follow and any disputes in the future about the deal will be resolved outside of the courts.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Time,
5 Sep. 2025
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Poland, which borders Ukraine, is seeking assurance for support due to the ongoing war with Russia, according to Reuters.—
Kinsey Crowley,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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In a sloppy game, the Eagles will take pride in the turnover differential — the Eagles forced one and did not turn the ball over.—
The Athletic NFL Staff,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
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They’re all held back by different things – pride, fear, shame – but all of them, in one way or another, are eventually set free by the truth.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Approximately 25 artists were highlighted in the book that aims to encompass the nonprofit’s core values: inspiring artistic expression, building community, promoting self-respect and developing independence.—
Cam'ron Hardy,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Aug. 2025
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My partner’s refusal to be comforted by this institutional food struck me sometimes as pointlessly obstructive and at other times as a sign of self-respect.—
Rachel Cusk,
New Yorker,
24 Aug. 2025
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The actor performs them with aplomb, but the words all circle ideas that never come to visual fruition.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
6 Sep. 2025
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The wit and wordplay never cease, and there’s much pleasure to be drawn from Colman and Cumberbatch spitting McNamara’s contemptuous dialogue with aplomb.—
Katie Walsh,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Aug. 2025
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“Self-pride.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-pride. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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