as in vanity
an often unjustified feeling of being pleased with oneself or with one's situation or achievements
a momentary complacency that was quickly dispelled by the shock of cold reality
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Recent Examples of complacency
First, Pascal and Joan got lulled into a sense of complacency as they’re treated to a Tahitian feast, prepared by a French-speaking Tahitian host who makes Pascal feel right at home.
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Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 31 Oct. 2024
This Week Here are a few ways CEOs can avoid complacency and position their businesses for success.
—Eric Hutto, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024
And of course, if we aren’t motivated in the first place, complacency is almost inevitable.
—Rodger Dean Duncan, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
Nassim Nicholas Taleb, who wrote the book The Black Swan about unpredictable events, said the current environment is similar to what existed during previous collapses, pointing to complacency in the market and the earlier era of low rates that taught people to avoid conservative investments.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 19 Oct. 2024
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Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 31 Oct. 2024
This Week Here are a few ways CEOs can avoid complacency and position their businesses for success.
—Eric Hutto, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024
And of course, if we aren’t motivated in the first place, complacency is almost inevitable.
—Rodger Dean Duncan, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
Nassim Nicholas Taleb, who wrote the book The Black Swan about unpredictable events, said the current environment is similar to what existed during previous collapses, pointing to complacency in the market and the earlier era of low rates that taught people to avoid conservative investments.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 19 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for complacency
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In the primary bedroom, which opens to a patio, wood floors lead to an bathroom with a spacious vanity, free-standing tub, and separate rain shower.Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 6 Nov. 2024
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The primary suite encompasses the entire third floor and has a fireplace, vaulted ceilings, a custom walk-in closet and a marble spa bath with dual vanities, a steam shower and two commodes.Lauryn Azu, Chicago Tribune, 31 Oct. 2024
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This leads to a heartfelt exploration of ego, humility, and legacy.Matt Grobar, Deadline, 4 Nov. 2024
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But fame and success ultimately released any reluctance to speak out, and seemed to loosen his ego as well.Steve Marble, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2024
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Despite her standout performance, Keith took most pride in Northwood’s historic victory.Dan Albano, Orange County Register, 9 Nov. 2024
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Hezbollah has long justified reckless wars against Israel with appeals to pan-Arab pride: The liberation of Palestine was worth any sacrifice.Robert F. Worth, The Atlantic, 31 Oct. 2024
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Dastmalchian gets to play it all — disbelief, arrogance, grieving, terrified — sometimes in the same moment.Jenelle Riley, Variety, 31 Oct. 2024
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These things are a big investment of time and to have not one, but two of them that might otherwise have had a reasonable expectation of success — probably arrogance on my part — but still, many times an author who gets published once can get published a second time.Choire Sicha, Vulture, 30 Oct. 2024
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“Complacency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/complacency. Accessed 25 Nov. 2024.
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