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 vanity project was initially planned to cost taxpayers $40,000 before being scaled back, according to CBS News.
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Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 23 Apr. 2025
Why Digital Products Are Changing the Game Entrepreneurial creators are shifting the narrative away from vanity metrics and toward meaningful income.
—Kristen Bousquet, Forbes.com, 20 Apr. 2025
Other highlights include the nine-foot-plus height for the tray ceiling, a walk-in closet with a skylight, and a primary bath that includes a soaking tub, separate large shower, dual sink vanity, and a private room for the commode.
—James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 20 Apr. 2025
Demand has skyrocketed for features like natural materials, spa-like tubs, nontoxic countertops, high-tech vanities, water-efficient showerheads—the list goes on.
—Sophie Aliece Hollis, Architectural Digest, 18 Apr. 2025
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Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 23 Apr. 2025
Why Digital Products Are Changing the Game Entrepreneurial creators are shifting the narrative away from vanity metrics and toward meaningful income.
—Kristen Bousquet, Forbes.com, 20 Apr. 2025
Other highlights include the nine-foot-plus height for the tray ceiling, a walk-in closet with a skylight, and a primary bath that includes a soaking tub, separate large shower, dual sink vanity, and a private room for the commode.
—James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 20 Apr. 2025
Demand has skyrocketed for features like natural materials, spa-like tubs, nontoxic countertops, high-tech vanities, water-efficient showerheads—the list goes on.
—Sophie Aliece Hollis, Architectural Digest, 18 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vanity
Noun
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Perhaps the defining factor in a rousing year was the Dutchman’s ability to leave his ego at the door.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2025
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An Uncomfortable Situation For Meloni and the Vatican Vatican officials have likely had a difficult time planning the seating for the ceremony, trying to avoid having sparring leaders next to each other and not hurt anyone's ego by not giving them the front row.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 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
Noun
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The arrogance of economics and its myriad equations, charts and numbers is astounding.—
John Tamny,
Forbes.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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Others were negative traits to avoid, like irritability, arrogance, and combativeness.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
1 Apr. 2025
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“Vanity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vanity. Accessed 13 May. 2025.
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