VANITIES Synonyms: 71 Similar and Opposite Words

vanity

noun

ˈva-nə-tē

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 Many religions condemn vanity and praise modesty, which can inform attitudes toward cosmetic work. —

ABC News, 6 May 2026 Over the vanity hung a neon sign in curlicue magenta script. —

Anna Wiener, New Yorker, 4 May 2026 This features a walk-in shower, a vanity sink, a flushing toilet, and some storage. —

Adam Williams may 03, New Atlas, 3 May 2026 Here there are a dual sink vanity, a roomy shower, and a soaking tub. —

James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 3 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for vanity

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Noun

Assayas takes a cynical and clichéd view regarding temptation and corruption, worldly rewards of security and pleasure, even ego and pride, while having nothing to say about the transformations envisioned or the values embodied in the exercise of political authority.

— Richard Brody, New Yorker, 13 May 2026
To be an athlete is to prove yourself constantly, to always be risking your ego and your body.

— Jade Chang, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026