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
Flood the zone with actual information rather than vanity statements.
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Ted Johnson, Deadline, 13 Mar. 2026
For someone who could easily lean into vanity given the attention his appearance draws, Tan’s words focused not on looks but on meaning, presence and peace.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 12 Mar. 2026
It's reached by a sliding barn-style door and has a bidet toilet, a vanity sink, and a walk-in shower.
—Adam Williams
march 12, New Atlas, 12 Mar. 2026
Most bathrooms include double sink vanities, oversize rainfall showers and separate soaking tubs, and come with either Toto toilets or a toilet alongside a bidet.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Mar. 2026
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Ted Johnson, Deadline, 13 Mar. 2026
For someone who could easily lean into vanity given the attention his appearance draws, Tan’s words focused not on looks but on meaning, presence and peace.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 12 Mar. 2026
It's reached by a sliding barn-style door and has a bidet toilet, a vanity sink, and a walk-in shower.
—Adam Williams
march 12, New Atlas, 12 Mar. 2026
Most bathrooms include double sink vanities, oversize rainfall showers and separate soaking tubs, and come with either Toto toilets or a toilet alongside a bidet.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vanity
Noun
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So if our leader can check his ego, clearly the rest of us could check our ego.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
18 Mar. 2026
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Like their ego is being quieted .—
Outside Online,
Outside Online,
18 Mar. 2026
Noun
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This was about something as simple yet profound as national pride, something recently reawakened in many of them.—
Greg Cote
Updated March 17,
Miami Herald,
18 Mar. 2026
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In addition to green representing nationalism and pride in Ireland, the color symbolizes protection.—
Alexis Simmerman,
Austin American Statesman,
17 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Whether out of arrogance, capriciousness, or collective amnesia, this recent history was ignored.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
13 Mar. 2026
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Vince is benched for his arrogance, but eventually turns his attitude around and leads East Dillon to the state championship — while Jordan's stellar performance in the compelling story arc cemented his rising-star status.—
Ken Simmons,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Vanity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vanity. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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