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
Of course, swapping outdated sink fixtures, showerheads, and vanities can be part of a whole bathroom transformation.
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Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Apr. 2025
Elsewhere on Broadway, big names from film and television star in vanity projects reviving Shakespeare, Mamet, and even their own film.
—Christian Lewis, Variety, 15 Apr. 2025
Photo : Matthew Millman A double vanity in the primary bathroom is made with white oak..
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 9 Apr. 2025
That has real implications for brand deals and CPM negotiations — but risks creating a new layer of noise and vanity metrics in the creator economy.
—Ian Shepherd, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
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Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Apr. 2025
Elsewhere on Broadway, big names from film and television star in vanity projects reviving Shakespeare, Mamet, and even their own film.
—Christian Lewis, Variety, 15 Apr. 2025
Photo : Matthew Millman A double vanity in the primary bathroom is made with white oak..
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 9 Apr. 2025
That has real implications for brand deals and CPM negotiations — but risks creating a new layer of noise and vanity metrics in the creator economy.
—Ian Shepherd, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vanity
Noun
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The leaders who earn trust today are those who anchor their work not in ego or optics, but in meaning—and who cultivate cultures that transform purpose into aligned, high-velocity execution.—
Brent Gleeson,
Forbes.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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Just like on Succession, the fragile egos, myopic intelligence, and delusional self-righteousness of these uber-wealthy nuts go haywire pretty quickly.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
22 Apr. 2025
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Given the strong gastronomy heritage of Spain and pride in local ingredients, almost every restaurant offers local wines, as well as bars and other retail locations.—
Liz Thach,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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Young takes particular pride in VJMU’s identity as a Black- and Latino-owned car club, competing as a team in a sport that’s traditionally been dominated by affluent, white participants.—
Pamela Chelin,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2025
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Solskjaer felt that overconfidence bordering on arrogance might be PSG’s Achilles’ heel.—
Andy Mitten,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2025
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Titan: Plunges into the chilling 2023 submersible tragedy, peeling back the layers of ambition, arrogance, and a lack of oversight that led to catastrophe.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
16 Apr. 2025
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“Vanity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vanity. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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