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
Chris Young is not about vanity.
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Evan Grant, Dallas Morning News, 29 Jan. 2026
Esperanza makes an altar on the vanity and prepares the space for chanting, a prayer meeting but more unapologetic, ritualistic and communal.
—Celina Pereira, Los Angeles Times, 28 Jan. 2026
Plus, the gleaming vessel is a gorgeous addition to any vanity.
—Sophie Wirt, InStyle, 28 Jan. 2026
Open cupboards and vanities to warm pipes.
—Isa Almeida, Oklahoman, 27 Jan. 2026
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Evan Grant, Dallas Morning News, 29 Jan. 2026
Esperanza makes an altar on the vanity and prepares the space for chanting, a prayer meeting but more unapologetic, ritualistic and communal.
—Celina Pereira, Los Angeles Times, 28 Jan. 2026
Plus, the gleaming vessel is a gorgeous addition to any vanity.
—Sophie Wirt, InStyle, 28 Jan. 2026
Open cupboards and vanities to warm pipes.
—Isa Almeida, Oklahoman, 27 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vanity
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That set the stage for an epic clash of strategic visions and executive egos that culminated in the Disney board ousting Chapek in November 2022 and Iger reclaiming the CEO role.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
3 Feb. 2026
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The good news for voters otherwise predisposed to Abughazaleh is that there’s a youthful progressive candidate in the race with similar views but who comes with a record of service and without the ego.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Feb. 2026
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But since his 2016 debut, Bad Bunny has emerged as the leader of a new cohort of barrier-breaking artists, among them Karol G, J Balvin, Anitta and Peso Pluma, who are globalizing the genre and redefining crossover appeal with their fierce cultural pride.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
5 Feb. 2026
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No reward, other than the pride of having survived.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 Feb. 2026
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Despite trariffs, military power, dollar dominance and presidential arrogance, isolation, America will triumph.—
Letters to the Editor,
Hartford Courant,
23 Jan. 2026
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Adriana is immediately aware of his confidence—bordering on arrogance—but also senses potential chemistry in their skating styles.—
Isabella Wandermurem,
Time,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Vanity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vanity. Accessed 7 Feb. 2026.
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