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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of vanity
The Popstar Clips are available in a wide assortment of fun and flirty colorways to match your vanity’s vibe, like this Crème Brulee option that comes decorated with diamonds.
—
Olivia Cigliano, Footwear News, 12 June 2025
Remarkably, just as the university embarks on these unnecessary, wasteful, vanity projects, another external shock comes knocking.
—Luis A. Nunes Amaral, Chicago Tribune, 9 June 2025
Even the smallest guest room, at 516 square feet, provides guests with ample space to spread out, with double vanities and a deep soaking tub in the bathroom.
—Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 7 June 2025
Perfect for a vanity, living room, or anywhere that could use additional seating, this upholstered throne has earned over 1,000 five-star reviews on Amazon for its softness, back support and ease of assembly.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for vanity
Olivia Cigliano, Footwear News, 12 June 2025
Remarkably, just as the university embarks on these unnecessary, wasteful, vanity projects, another external shock comes knocking.
—Luis A. Nunes Amaral, Chicago Tribune, 9 June 2025
Even the smallest guest room, at 516 square feet, provides guests with ample space to spread out, with double vanities and a deep soaking tub in the bathroom.
—Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 7 June 2025
Perfect for a vanity, living room, or anywhere that could use additional seating, this upholstered throne has earned over 1,000 five-star reviews on Amazon for its softness, back support and ease of assembly.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for vanity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vanity
Noun
-
The recent taco taunting has been a blow to his fragile ego that couldn’t go unanswered.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
23 June 2025
-
When egos are set aside, silos are broken, and people move as one — kids are found, hope is restored, and the system starts to change.—
Chloe Mayer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 June 2025
Noun
-
Protesters have embraced the flag as a symbol of cultural pride and a repudiation of anti-immigrant policies against the backdrop of National Guard and Marines deployed to the city by President Donald Trump.—
Stephen J. Beard,
USA Today,
15 June 2025
-
He’s got a chip on his shoulder, as the source of his pride comes from rejecting the striver’s gospel.—
Doreen St. Félix,
New Yorker,
14 June 2025
Noun
-
The lines between competitive stubbornness and plain old stubbornness, a healthy arrogance and prideful ignorance are pretty thin.—
Will Graves,
The Orlando Sentinel,
6 June 2025
-
Individuals with big egos display excessive pride in their abilities and accomplishments, often leading to arrogance and overconfidence.—
AllBusiness,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
Cite this Entry
“Vanity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vanity. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share