VANITIES Synonyms: 71 Similar and Opposite Words

vanity

noun

ˈva-nə-tē

Definition of vanity

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 The luxurious primary bath features a jetted bathtub, a Roman shower, double sinks, ample storage and a makeup vanity with a chair for seating. — Karen A. Avitabile, Hartford Courant, 26 July 2026 Just a little goes a long way with these picks, so snag mini bottles to discover what deserves real estate in your vanity. — Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 25 July 2026 This includes a walk-in shower, with a flushing toilet and a vanity sink, plus a small laundry nook with shelving, a washer/dryer, and a pull-out cart for clothes storage. — Adam Williams july 22, New Atlas, 22 July 2026 Jaclyn RomoBranding Strategist, Authority-Building Expert, and Entrepreneur Jaclyn Romo has spent her career watching entrepreneurs chase vanity metrics. — Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 22 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for vanity

Recent Examples of Synonyms for vanity

Noun

The duo have wowed club staff with their humble attitude, free of the stereotypical ego or baggage that often comes with big transfer fees.

— Elias Burke, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2026
For a talented athlete, ego may mask a flaw obvious to others.

— Julian Hayes II, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of ego

Noun

The pride of his city, his state, is now an NBA champion who calls future Hall of Famers his teammates.

— Marcus Thompson II, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2026
Even though the Tower could be seen from all over London and the surrounding counties, and was a great source of national pride, the government maintained its top-secret status well into the 1990s.

— David Szondy August 01, New Atlas, 1 Aug. 2026