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
Hydrating lip treatment, clips, pouch and a travel vanity mirror also available.
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Tory Johnson, ABC News, 2 Mar. 2026
The mansion measures 4,155 square feet and features a gourmet chef’s kitchen, a vanity and powder room in the primary suite, and a pool and spa in the backyard.
—Joyce Chen, Architectural Digest, 2 Mar. 2026
The vanity is tempered by compassion.
—James Verini, New Yorker, 2 Mar. 2026
Twenty years later, in a twist fit for Hollywood itself, the tiny studio once brushed off as a billionaire scion’s vanity project is poised to be an entertainment behemoth.
—Matt Sedensky, Fortune, 28 Feb. 2026
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Tory Johnson, ABC News, 2 Mar. 2026
The mansion measures 4,155 square feet and features a gourmet chef’s kitchen, a vanity and powder room in the primary suite, and a pool and spa in the backyard.
—Joyce Chen, Architectural Digest, 2 Mar. 2026
The vanity is tempered by compassion.
—James Verini, New Yorker, 2 Mar. 2026
Twenty years later, in a twist fit for Hollywood itself, the tiny studio once brushed off as a billionaire scion’s vanity project is poised to be an entertainment behemoth.
—Matt Sedensky, Fortune, 28 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for vanity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vanity
Noun
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The true implications of the blast marks on Russia's rocketry ego remained vague.—
Leonard David,
Space.com,
4 Mar. 2026
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In a way, their books are about male ego.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Mar. 2026
Noun
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There's so much pride in Target and there's so much excitement to get this company back to growth.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
4 Mar. 2026
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Burke oozes with pride when sharing stories about the historical restaurant, which sits in the heart of Mount Lookout Square.—
Kaycee Sloan,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
3 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Too few compliments make kids feel slighted, while too many can inspire arrogance.—
Wayne Parker,
Parents,
8 Mar. 2026
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Adam McKay’s toxically smug dissection of Dick Cheney fails to take the full measure of this monstrous vice-president, but even so, Bale taps into something elemental about the man’s arrogance and domineering personality.—
Tim Grierson,
Vulture,
7 Mar. 2026
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“Vanity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vanity. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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