as in ego
an often unjustified feeling of being pleased with oneself or with one's situation or achievements
an all-consuming vanity that made him hunger for constant praise from others
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Recent Examples of vanity
In less capable hands, her bitchiness, her vanity, her vindictiveness would have made her one-dimensional.
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Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2026
So, stash it in your carry-on or display the nifty case on your vanity.
—Ruby McAuliffe, InStyle, 4 June 2026
Those guest cabins can be built as doubles, twins, or a single with a Pullman bed that folds away to create space for a drop-down desk or vanity.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 3 June 2026
Impressive features are offered in the primary bedroom as well, including direct access to a massive balcony, a walk-in closet, and an en-suite bathroom with expansive windows and dual vanities.
—Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 2 June 2026
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Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2026
So, stash it in your carry-on or display the nifty case on your vanity.
—Ruby McAuliffe, InStyle, 4 June 2026
Those guest cabins can be built as doubles, twins, or a single with a Pullman bed that folds away to create space for a drop-down desk or vanity.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 3 June 2026
Impressive features are offered in the primary bedroom as well, including direct access to a massive balcony, a walk-in closet, and an en-suite bathroom with expansive windows and dual vanities.
—Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 2 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vanity
Noun
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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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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
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That confidence isn’t arrogance.—
Datwon Thomas,
VIBE.com,
6 June 2026
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As the subtitle promises, their answers are shared with all the vulgarity, pettiness, and arrogance intact.—
Juliet Izon,
The Atlantic,
4 June 2026
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“Vanity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vanity. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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