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
During our conversation, Lilleaas’ candor and lack of vanity are striking.
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Tim Grierson, Los Angeles Times, 6 Jan. 2026
The ample bathroom sports a double vanity and a free-standing soaking tub, while there are two separate closets for couples or a single fashionista.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 6 Jan. 2026
High ceilings and too-small vanities can also make a bathroom feel less welcoming to use.
—Nishaa Sharma, The Spruce, 6 Jan. 2026
Californians don’t prioritize vanity projects over wildfire prevention.
—Brian Jones, Oc Register, 6 Jan. 2026
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Tim Grierson, Los Angeles Times, 6 Jan. 2026
The ample bathroom sports a double vanity and a free-standing soaking tub, while there are two separate closets for couples or a single fashionista.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 6 Jan. 2026
High ceilings and too-small vanities can also make a bathroom feel less welcoming to use.
—Nishaa Sharma, The Spruce, 6 Jan. 2026
Californians don’t prioritize vanity projects over wildfire prevention.
—Brian Jones, Oc Register, 6 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vanity
Noun
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Great art is impossible without some measure of ego.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Jan. 2026
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But a talent for massaging egos is the most desirable strength.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
13 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Once home to countless cultural celebrations, the park embodies Widman’s legacy of arts, equity and community pride.—
Carlos Rico,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Jan. 2026
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To appear earnest, eager, or uncool in exchange for a chance at something real is to give someone power over your heart, pride, and time.—
Jenna Ryu,
SELF,
14 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Miami, Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach take turns transforming into floating marketplaces — docks converted to catwalks, hulls polished to reflective arrogance, sales reps who can quote fuel burn like yacht owners care about costs.—
Eric Barton,
Sun Sentinel,
4 Jan. 2026
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College football is awash in problems, including the Big Ten’s unrivaled arrogance, and its never-ending list of demands that would make Notre Dame blush.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 Jan. 2026
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“Vanity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vanity. Accessed 18 Jan. 2026.
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