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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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The secret to mental toughness is self-confidence.—
Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 Feb. 2026
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What could be tested during this time are your ability to see reality over wishful thinking, self-confidence despite setbacks, feeling lovable even if someone doesn’t come through, showing up even if someone else doesn’t.—
Tribune Content Agency,
Baltimore Sun,
5 Feb. 2026
Noun
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This one encourages children to recognize their self-worth through Sapphie’s eyes.—
Elizabeth Marie Himchak,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
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This eclipse highlights self-worth.—
Christina Pérez,
Vogue,
16 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The coalition led by Abubakar and Obi may yet figure out a maneuver and policy outlook that commands Nigerians’ attention and confidence.—
Alexander Onukwue,
semafor.com,
16 Feb. 2026
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Students who experience high-quality civic education are more likely to complete college and develop employable skills, vote, discuss current issues, speak in public with confidence, contact public officials and volunteer in their communities to address issues of common concern.—
Erin Carlson Mast,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Feb. 2026
Noun
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In her tenure so far, the CEO has fostered a self-assurance absent from the brand in recent years.—
Emma Hinchliffe,
Fortune,
7 Feb. 2026
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The 19-year-old’s self-assurance couldn’t come at a better time.—
Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Texans deserve absolute assurance that no taxpayer dollars are used—directly or indirectly—to support institutions tied to terrorist organizations, criminal networks, or foreign adversaries.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
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Morrow received assurances from the American Legion that such discrimination would never happen again.—
Bill Swank,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
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On the men’s side, Zuccarello takes pride in his country’s 19-year streak of appearing at the World Championships, and two Norwegians — Brandsegg-Nygård (Detroit) and Stian Solberg (Anaheim) — were drafted in the first round of the 2024 NHL Draft.—
Peter Baugh,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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Now, Bogaerts, who still keeps tabs on his old team, watches clips of Rafaela being a human highlight reel at his old stomping grounds with pride.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
18 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Always uphold truth; self-respect comes from keeping integrity tight.—
Magi Helena,
Dallas Morning News,
15 Feb. 2026
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Your money can stretch further while your self-respect stays strong and steady.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Wuthering Heights, sprawling and objectively tough to capture faithfully, hinges on the unbalanced, teenage energy of its central relationship—here, expressed through glossy, MTV-esque visuals that the director deploys with aplomb.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
9 Feb. 2026
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Malinin opened with a big quad flip, opted for a safer triple axel over his quad, and overcame a couple of mistakes along the way to finish with aplomb.—
Dave Skretta,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Feb. 2026
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“Self-pride.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-pride. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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