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 This is now the third attempt to deface this sacred memorial and turn it into a vanity project for one man’s ego. — Ted Johnson, Deadline, 14 Sep. 2026 Tie Measurement To Real Business Results One of the best ways to protect your ad spend is to focus on outcomes, not vanity metrics. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2026 This is quite compact and contains a walk-in shower, a flushing toilet, and a vanity sink. — New Atlas, 9 Sep. 2026 Here, a soaking tub is nestled between split vanities, and an arched golden door leads into the marble shower. — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 9 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for vanity

Recent Examples of Synonyms for vanity

Noun

Critics would say ego, the desire to be an actor in the greatest show on earth.

— James Horncastle, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2026
The companies weren’t short of intelligence—they were overloaded with ego.

— Ricardo Bellino, Forbes.com, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of ego

Noun

In positioning New York as not just the center of our reality but others as well, Control Resonant continues a proud tradition of using the city as a monument to human pride contrasting against an inhuman menace.

— Jordan Minor, PC Magazine, 18 Sep. 2026
The trio have a stable of young filmmakers in their roster and pride themselves on finding new talent early.

— Aaron Couch, HollywoodReporter, 18 Sep. 2026