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Recent Examples of self-regard 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 His recollections may also help many others in the TV-news ranks, where long hours, stressful deadlines and national exposure can play havoc with self-regard. Brian Steinberg, Variety, 3 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-regard
Noun
  • The crowd erupted in applause, the Chicago Tribune reported, as a wave of pride swept over the city’s Catholic community.
    Chris Kenning, USA Today, 11 May 2025
  • Hudson has been vocal about her pride in her family and their New England fisherman roots.
    Victoria Edel, People.com, 10 May 2025
Noun
  • Later that day, Cynthia reportedly involved their mother, framing the situation as selfishness.
    Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 May 2025
  • But according to this Reddit post, sending it out to friends and classmates adds a touch of selfishness.
    Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 14 May 2025
Noun
  • As its name implies, the Emotional Support lip balm ($24), is anything but a vanity project.
    Dahvi Shira, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
  • According to nutritionist Payal Kothari, author of The Gut, the rise of the high-protein diet has been driven by a mix of vanity and virality.
    Sara Hussain, Vogue, 12 May 2025
Noun
  • My coat and my ego were a bit tarnished as my husband rushed to help me up.
    James Barron, New York Times, 15 May 2025
  • Also, any shred of ego one has left after a lifetime of motherhood and being a caregiver/support person will get completely zeroed out while milling around a bunch of athletes.
    Denise Snodell, Kansas City Star, 14 May 2025
Noun
  • In parenting and co-parenting relationships, narcissism may look like emotional invalidation or using guilt and manipulation to control behavior, McGovern adds.
    ​Wendy Wisner, Parents, 15 May 2025
  • These findings suggest that while some dark triad cues may subtly show in facial appearance—particularly narcissism—the connection isn't consistent across traits or genders.
    Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 May 2025
Noun
  • Want to boost your confidence, income and career success?
    Tom Huddleston Jr., CNBC, 19 May 2025
  • As Napoli’s frustrations grew, Inter gained in confidence of being able to retain their title, one many thought lost.
    James Horncastle, New York Times, 19 May 2025

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

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