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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
This primary bathroom has a dual sink vanity, a large jetted tub, and a separate shower.
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James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 27 July 2025
Glass lends itself to philosophical musings on impermanence and invisibility, but also to playful humor, reflecting and refracting human vanity and frailty.
—Kimberly Chrisman-Campbell, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 July 2025
Accessibility and Sustainability Mii amo features one ADA-compliant 400-square-foot Casita, complete with a king-size bed, a roll-in shower, a tub with a permanent seat, and an accessible double vanity.
—Devorah Lev-Tov, Travel + Leisure, 26 July 2025
Distinctive elements: White oak vanity; brass fixtures; quartz countertops; Asian wallpaper.
—Lennie Omalza, The Courier-Journal, 25 July 2025
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James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 27 July 2025
Glass lends itself to philosophical musings on impermanence and invisibility, but also to playful humor, reflecting and refracting human vanity and frailty.
—Kimberly Chrisman-Campbell, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 July 2025
Accessibility and Sustainability Mii amo features one ADA-compliant 400-square-foot Casita, complete with a king-size bed, a roll-in shower, a tub with a permanent seat, and an accessible double vanity.
—Devorah Lev-Tov, Travel + Leisure, 26 July 2025
Distinctive elements: White oak vanity; brass fixtures; quartz countertops; Asian wallpaper.
—Lennie Omalza, The Courier-Journal, 25 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vanity
Noun
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Self-serving bias is built-in to protect your ego unfairly.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Put that duck-slayer ego to the side and don’t be afraid to ask a few questions about conditions and hazards.—
Alex Robinson,
Outdoor Life,
6 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Exceptional Restaurants from Culinary Icons Peerless gastronomy is a cornerstone of Italian culture–a perennial point of pride that Forte Village champions with one of the most dynamic and diverse culinary landscapes in luxury hospitality.—
Alexandra Kirkman,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Long-time spots thanked their customers and strode into the sunset with more than a little pride, knowing that 10 years or more is an eternity in restaurant terms.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
15 Aug. 2025
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The failure to heed early warnings from experts like Makary and Bhattacharya—now in positions to reshape federal health policy—underscores the arrogance of it all.—
Houman Hemmati,
Oc Register,
20 July 2025
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One of the habits of being trustworthy is being humble, so when assertiveness tips into arrogance this is a red flag for potential clients.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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“Vanity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vanity. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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