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 script by Strippoli and Salvatore de Chirico shrewdly underplays that hand, instead cushioning the vanity factor in sincere parental concern for the children’s health, well-being and preordained path to success. — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 8 Sep. 2026 He’s been talking about vanity projects as one source put it to me. — NBC news, 6 Sep. 2026 The bathrooms are equally royal, complete with Salvatore Ferragamo toiletries, a soaking tub with a window out to the guest room (and shutters to close for privacy), and dual marble vanities. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Sep. 2026 Her reporting reveals stunning details about the high-level government officials who are devoting their time and influence to enable what is, essentially, a portfolio of home-renovation and vanity projects. — David Remnick, New Yorker, 4 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

But for all that pain, there was pride to be had on days that marked major changes in the country’s history, all launched from the Space Coast.

— Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Sep. 2026
For those who take pride in their pouty lips (or their ability to talk their way out of just about anything), a swipe of lipstick and nothing else is a cool way to look put together without the hustle of actually putting yourself together.

— Loren Savini, Allure, 4 Sep. 2026