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Recent Examples of self-regard 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 Again, White excels at capturing the woozy world of self-regard in which Victoria dwells — and in which, really, all of the Ratliffs dwell. Noel Murray, New York Times, 24 Feb. 2025 Here, unable to transcend his previous work, the Englishman smothers the same performance in whinging self-regard. Graham Hillard, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 21 Feb. 2025 Even within the labor that degraded them, enslaved people found splendor and self-regard, something to admire in the products of their dehumanization. Omari Weekes, The Atlantic, 13 Feb. 2025 George Kennan, a man of soaring self-regard, might have said that. Neal B. Freeman, National Review, 11 Feb. 2025 Madrid are also by far the closest thing in football to the Lakers in terms of glamour, stature and self-regard, but this is where the similarities end. Liam Twomey, The Athletic, 6 Feb. 2025 One idea is writing down or verbalizing positive affirmations: positive statements that boost self-regard and self-esteem. Mark Gurarie, Health, 10 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-regard
Noun
  • Explorers seek variety, creativity, and new experiences, prizing flexibility and innovation. Artisans, motivated by mastery and pride in their work, are autonomous and focused on quality.
    David Michels, Forbes.com, 22 July 2025
  • Leo season says to take pride in your accomplishments and put them on display.
    USA TODAY, USA Today, 22 July 2025
Noun
  • Eventually, though, the depth and selfishness of corporate psychopathy in unchecked leadership positions can cost an organization the trust of its employees.
    Shawn Cole, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
  • Speaking on ground where the Indonesian military had buried Timorese freedom fighters, Francis warned against the intrusion of Western liberal values that encourage materialism and selfishness.
    VICTOR GAETAN, Foreign Affairs, 25 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • The result is an almost weary vanity, in which the author plays himself as if under duress, simultaneously flourishing and folding up the self.
    James Wood, New Yorker, 14 July 2025
  • Its offerings—face oils, supplements, vitamin treatments, and serums—reflect a holistic approach to skincare, treating the skin as an organ and prioritizing health over vanity.
    Ian Malone, Vogue, 10 July 2025
Noun
  • Every decision from what’s in scope to what can be eliminated should support the core objective: enabling employee compliance teams to act with minimum friction and maximum confidence, even with the constant uncertainty of regulatory change.
    Kelvin Dickenson, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025
  • And with that comes a certain level of comfort and confidence and experimentation.
    Stephanie Wenger, People.com, 15 July 2025
Noun
  • Such braggadocio is just more evidence of a narcissistic ego.
    Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 14 July 2025
  • True allyship requires checking one's ego at the door, prioritizing what's right over being right, and humbly learning from others.
    Julie Kratz, Forbes.com, 13 July 2025
Noun
  • Yeah, never beating the narcissism rumors with that behavior.
    Brian Moylan, Vulture, 17 July 2025
  • There was both wisdom and insanity to his narcissism.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 9 July 2025

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“Self-regard.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-regard. Accessed 25 Jul. 2025.

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