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 vanity that fame and name recognition offer doesn't mean as much as, say, providing for my family and taking my family backstage for my Grand Ole Opry debut, then tucking my child in bed at night.
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Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
The powder room is a standout—wrapped in shimmering Chinoiserie wallpaper with a dramatic Venetian mirror and chunky marble vanity.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 24 June 2025
Lean a framed print against the wall in the center of a wide vanity or on a shelf above the toilet.
—Dina Cheney, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2025
The Eden's bathroom is placed on the opposite side of the home to the entrance and has a toilet, a vanity sink, and a walk-in shower, plus a little more storage space.
—New Atlas, 30 June 2025
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Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
The powder room is a standout—wrapped in shimmering Chinoiserie wallpaper with a dramatic Venetian mirror and chunky marble vanity.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 24 June 2025
Lean a framed print against the wall in the center of a wide vanity or on a shelf above the toilet.
—Dina Cheney, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2025
The Eden's bathroom is placed on the opposite side of the home to the entrance and has a toilet, a vanity sink, and a walk-in shower, plus a little more storage space.
—New Atlas, 30 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vanity
Noun
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Such braggadocio is just more evidence of a narcissistic ego.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
14 July 2025
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True allyship requires checking one's ego at the door, prioritizing what's right over being right, and humbly learning from others.—
Julie Kratz,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
Noun
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In the final episode of The Cosby Show, Dr. Heathcliff Huxtable is beaming with pride—his only son is graduating college.—
Mychal Denzel Smith,
Time,
22 July 2025
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Explorers seek variety, creativity, and new experiences, prizing flexibility and innovation. Artisans, motivated by mastery and pride in their work, are autonomous and focused on quality.—
David Michels,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
Noun
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Putin’s arrogance in wanting total Ukrainian surrender could prove his downfall, if only Trump sticks to his position.—
Daniel Fried,
Time,
15 July 2025
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The arrogance wasn’t hers alone; many people have tried to assign the Tully monster a place in the tree of life since it was first discovered 70 years ago.—
Cody Cottier,
Discover Magazine,
8 July 2025
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“Vanity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vanity. Accessed 27 Jul. 2025.
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