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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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Nevertheless, results have not been good and Riera’s self-confidence — which often manifests in quite brash media appearances — has placed him in opposition to a culture that is more conservative by nature.—
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor,
New York Times,
3 May 2026
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But Mari is also imbued with a deep self-confidence and appears largely unfazed by the seismic task of dealing with the most demanding woman in fashion.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
1 May 2026
Noun
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Money, self-worth, and personal values are undergoing a profound transformation.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
6 May 2026
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Does your self-worth feel at risk?—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
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Weltman has confidence Orlando is an appealing job – largely thanks to its young roster that includes Paolo Banchero, Franz Wagner, Desmond Bane and Jalen Suggs.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 May 2026
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Tweens and teens look to each other for clarity and guidance on how to behave and how to feel, all the while gambling with each other’s social confidence and self-esteem.—
Anna Wiener,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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Her self-assurance has kept her armored against the backlash and backhanded compliments that have surfaced in some online discourse surrounding her music.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
25 Mar. 2026
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Stylist Sydnee Paige—whose credits include actress Kerry Washington, WNBA player Skylar Diggins, and comedian Ziwe—has been working with Fudd since last September and can already attest to her blooming self-assurance.—
Jordan Robinson,
SELF,
19 Mar. 2026
Noun
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And, Muller said, there is no assurance Republicans would march in lockstep behind a plan to prevent the seating of Democrats.—
Mark Barabak,
Mercury News,
1 May 2026
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Somehow, McCarthy’s assurance makes these clichés seem new again, donning them as naturally as O’Connell’s gawky bellboy wearing an old-fashioned red cap.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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But nothing has replaced the void left by mining, which, though dangerous and poorly paid, galvanized those who descended into the earth with working-class pride and purpose.—
Alexander Smith,
NBC news,
6 May 2026
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For Sandra De Anda, the network coordinator for Orange County Rapid Response Network, which connects immigrants to legal help and runs a hotline to report ICE sightings, the poll results are a source of pride.—
Hannah Fry,
Los Angeles Times,
6 May 2026
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The pic is billed as being a feel-good story about music, self-respect, friendship, and the price of ambition.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
23 Apr. 2026
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Ground your choices in self-respect.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
6 Apr. 2026
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Tucci, who thankfully gets a lot more screen time here, understands the assignment and plays the patron saint in a waistcoat with aplomb.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
29 Apr. 2026
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Meanwhile, as Disney smartly keeps its mouth shut, Kimmel continues to handle this latest controversy with aplomb.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Self-pride.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-pride. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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