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 peachy glass bottle is also a gorgeous addition to any vanity set up—just saying.
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Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 21 Feb. 2026
Last fall, items like couches, kitchen cabinets, vanities and more were hit with higher tariffs under Section 232.
—Laya Neelakandan, CNBC, 20 Feb. 2026
One of two private wings is dedicated to the primary suite, which comes with a fireside sitting area, a walk-in closet, and a luxe bath spotlighted by a floating vanity with dual sinks and a deep freestanding soaking tub atop a veined pink marble inlay.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 20 Feb. 2026
The primary bedroom’s narrow bathroom was expanded by relocating the vanity into a new dressing area, and the kitchen gained a few square feet.
—Paola Singer, Architectural Digest, 20 Feb. 2026
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Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 21 Feb. 2026
Last fall, items like couches, kitchen cabinets, vanities and more were hit with higher tariffs under Section 232.
—Laya Neelakandan, CNBC, 20 Feb. 2026
One of two private wings is dedicated to the primary suite, which comes with a fireside sitting area, a walk-in closet, and a luxe bath spotlighted by a floating vanity with dual sinks and a deep freestanding soaking tub atop a veined pink marble inlay.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 20 Feb. 2026
The primary bedroom’s narrow bathroom was expanded by relocating the vanity into a new dressing area, and the kitchen gained a few square feet.
—Paola Singer, Architectural Digest, 20 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vanity
Noun
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Privacy and personal property concerns, rankled egos, etc.—
Tyler Estep,
AJC.com,
25 Feb. 2026
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But even those whose egos seemed built for the brightest spotlight weren’t immune to the intense pressure.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
22 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The Olympics celebrate more than national pride.—
Peter Folan,
Boston Herald,
25 Feb. 2026
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Their answers — ranging from emotional reflections on family and identity to candid admissions about pride, regret and unfinished business — reveal why season 50 isn’t just another all-star edition.—
Terry Terrones,
HollywoodReporter,
25 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Bridgeman doesn’t speak with arrogance but with a calm, aw-shucks confidence.—
Brody Miller,
New York Times,
23 Feb. 2026
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Chances are, whether that’s empowerment or arrogance depends on your take on Gu’s national representation.—
Sean Gregory,
Time,
22 Feb. 2026
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“Vanity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vanity. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.
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