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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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Brimming with self-confidence and the star’s adventurous aura, Badu’s cover reflects a broader shift that is currently happening: approaching fashion from a global standpoint.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
4 Aug. 2025
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Roberts acknowledged as much, agreeing that Betts’ struggles have impacted his self-confidence.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
4 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Our self-worth shouldn’t be tied to admissions letters This environment that colleges have created for admissions is mean.—
Mary Frances Ruskell,
CNN Money,
15 Aug. 2025
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In a trauma bond, your identity and self-worth can become so wrapped up in the relationship that even brief separation triggers intense fear, Dr. Messman says—not just of losing them, but of losing yourself.—
Jenna Ryu,
SELF,
14 Aug. 2025
Noun
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In fact, sleeping in that position is also a sign of confidence and security.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Aug. 2025
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Often, when Trump has undermined confidence in America’s shared epistemology, doing so has rebounded to his advantage.—
Jon Allsop,
New Yorker,
8 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Yet the actor slowly recalibrates as both he and Theo age, shifting the fumbling swagger toward a more mature kind of self-assurance.—
Laura Bradley,
The Atlantic,
2 Aug. 2025
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With a creepy self-assurance, Dr. Alvarez also suggested that migraine was somehow correlated with the women that men found most attractive.—
Tom Zeller Jr.
July 30,
Literary Hub,
30 July 2025
Noun
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This dynamic, automated and tamper-proof validation offered superior assurance compared to traditional static reporting methods.—
Mirror Tang,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Headline-grabbing promises and assurances of simple solutions have worked well for Trump in domestic political campaigning, but defaulting to the types of blustery deal-making that Trump has done his whole life is simply not going to work for extremely sensitive international relations.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
14 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Long-time spots thanked their customers and strode into the sunset with more than a little pride, knowing that 10 years or more is an eternity in restaurant terms.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
15 Aug. 2025
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Exceptional Restaurants from Culinary Icons Peerless gastronomy is a cornerstone of Italian culture–a perennial point of pride that Forte Village champions with one of the most dynamic and diverse culinary landscapes in luxury hospitality.—
Alexandra Kirkman,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Having a plan asserts self-respect as much as maturity.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
4 Aug. 2025
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But his smiling at Black people on the street felt false and condescending, rooted in a wish to be accepted into this neighborhood of elegant brownstones and a quick subway line to Manhattan, while also cohabiting with Ulla, who was essential to his self-respect.—
Kiran Desai,
New Yorker,
3 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The Explorer Plus is built to handle on and off-road action with aplomb.—
Eli Bernstein,
Outside Online,
23 July 2025
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But at others, playwright Lauren Gunderson’s skills with poetic language really kick in, the text takes more risks of style and form and Kennedy, who is superbly cast in this difficult role, handles everything anyone hurls her way with aplomb.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
25 July 2025
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“Self-pride.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-pride. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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