1
as in selfness
excessive interest in oneself
her self-regard meant that she assumed everyone wanted to hear about every tiny detail of her life
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as in pride
a reasonable or justifiable sense of one's worth or importance
people with enough self-regard to keep their modest home in spotless condition
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Recent Examples of self-regard
But the notion has garnered Burrows plenty of attention in the Lone Star State, a place with no lack of self-regard.
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Mark Z. Barabak, Mercury News, 14 Apr. 2026
Despite the insulation of their self-regard, strugglers were not immune from these larger political currents.
—Taran Khan, The Dial, 24 Mar. 2026
That’s in their relationship, but maybe just as important, in John’s self-regard, too.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 20 Mar. 2026
This was precisely the space occupied by Andersen’s emperor, whose solipsism and stubborn self-regard were visible, even if his clothes were not.
—Michael Kimmage, Foreign Affairs, 19 Aug. 2025
Whatever lasting arguments his theory might have ignited seem to have given way to an understanding of an endowment as an end in itself, a stand-in for a university’s purpose, a rejection of the idea that underlying a belief in institutional eternity is an alienating self-regard.
—Ginia Bellafante, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2025
Read: Justin Trudeau’s performative self-regard First, though, Canadians, like Ontarians before them, will have to decide their votes by answering a single question: Who will best defend them from Trump’s attacks?
—Chris Jones, The Atlantic, 14 Mar. 2025
But close observers of Trump’s political ups and downs understand a key to understanding the chaos: his mountainous self-regard.
—Clarence Page, Chicago Tribune, 22 Dec. 2024
Mark Z. Barabak, Mercury News, 14 Apr. 2026
Despite the insulation of their self-regard, strugglers were not immune from these larger political currents.
—Taran Khan, The Dial, 24 Mar. 2026
That’s in their relationship, but maybe just as important, in John’s self-regard, too.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 20 Mar. 2026
This was precisely the space occupied by Andersen’s emperor, whose solipsism and stubborn self-regard were visible, even if his clothes were not.
—Michael Kimmage, Foreign Affairs, 19 Aug. 2025
Whatever lasting arguments his theory might have ignited seem to have given way to an understanding of an endowment as an end in itself, a stand-in for a university’s purpose, a rejection of the idea that underlying a belief in institutional eternity is an alienating self-regard.
—Ginia Bellafante, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2025
Read: Justin Trudeau’s performative self-regard First, though, Canadians, like Ontarians before them, will have to decide their votes by answering a single question: Who will best defend them from Trump’s attacks?
—Chris Jones, The Atlantic, 14 Mar. 2025
But close observers of Trump’s political ups and downs understand a key to understanding the chaos: his mountainous self-regard.
—Clarence Page, Chicago Tribune, 22 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-regard
Noun
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Claire’s elective death therefore remains a problematic choice for some viewers, an act of vainglorious selfishness from a woman who was never terribly nice to begin with.—
Leslie Felperin,
HollywoodReporter,
24 May 2026
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The adjectives used to describe vampire Lucy suggest monstrous selfishness.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 May 2026
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Though all eyes will be on North America, the national pride this event inspires – and the staggered start times that will allow fans watching back in their home countries to take in their teams during sort-of-normal hours – will stir incredible excitement and patriotism all around the world.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
11 June 2026
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From agricultural legacy, alternative modernization and pride in heritage, a lifestyle of independence and historical significance can be witnessed.—
USA TODAY Network,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
Noun
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Moradillo sofas, Ethnicraft oak furniture, Inbani vanities, Catalano fixtures and handwoven rugs bring European polish to a distinctly Bahamian setting.—
Spencer Elliott,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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An extended chapter of Hector on a shoot in Argentina could stand by itself as a wonderful short story about male ego, vanity, desire and loyalty.—
John Warner,
Chicago Tribune,
6 June 2026
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The confidence was already rubbing off.—
Andrea Flores,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
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If confidence, dogmatic beliefs, and undeniable talent were elixirs of life, Frank Lloyd Wright would be alive today, celebrating what would have been his 159th birthday.—
Katherine McLaughlin,
Architectural Digest,
8 June 2026
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Heightening the conflict is the fact that both the host and the guest are world-famous writers, each with a titanic ego.—
Stuart Miller,
Oc Register,
10 June 2026
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In candid photos and videos shared on her Instagram Stories on June 7, Cuoco revealed that Matilda has embraced a Spider-Man alter-ego while showing off her mini-me’s tennis skills.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
8 June 2026
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Now layer in a New York fanbase whose narcissism is only matched by the novelty of its first finals since ‘99.—
Dan Shanoff,
New York Times,
3 June 2026
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That escape also reveals the profound depths of his narcissism.—
Tasha Robinson,
Vulture,
29 May 2026
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