1
as in pride
a reasonable or justifiable sense of one's worth or importance
I have enough ego that I don't give up easily when trying to win any contest or competition
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as in vanity
an often unjustified feeling of being pleased with oneself or with one's situation or achievements
a star athlete with a refreshing lack of ego
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Recent Examples of ego
New complications in the form of Poppy's new boyfriend arise to temper Ian's ego, which becomes one of the season's longer narrative threads.
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Joel Thayer, Newsweek, 27 Jan. 2025
Magic Mike has the intoxicating rush of a Scorsese film as Mike and his cohorts live it up as the kings of Tampa but — like in a Scorsese film — eventually drugs, egos and money ruin everything.
—Tim Grierson, Vulture, 24 Jan. 2025
This is much more like being part of a repertory theater company or going to summer camp than doing TV, but bring your knitting, bring your enthusiasm, bring your creativity, check your ego, and come to play.
—Max Gao, Variety, 24 Jan. 2025
Identity politics, egos, and intraparty disagreements could easily get in the way.
—S.e. Cupp, New York Daily News, 22 Jan. 2025
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Joel Thayer, Newsweek, 27 Jan. 2025
Magic Mike has the intoxicating rush of a Scorsese film as Mike and his cohorts live it up as the kings of Tampa but — like in a Scorsese film — eventually drugs, egos and money ruin everything.
—Tim Grierson, Vulture, 24 Jan. 2025
This is much more like being part of a repertory theater company or going to summer camp than doing TV, but bring your knitting, bring your enthusiasm, bring your creativity, check your ego, and come to play.
—Max Gao, Variety, 24 Jan. 2025
Identity politics, egos, and intraparty disagreements could easily get in the way.
—S.e. Cupp, New York Daily News, 22 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for ego
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ego
Noun
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There’s a mutual respect that exists on both sides and there’s also a tremendous amount of pride.—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
16 Feb. 2025
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Time to play politics First, our governor, senators and congressional representatives who express such pride in our university system need to stand up and defend it.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
15 Feb. 2025
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The vanity table looks completely different now, as it has been restored and repainted to a mahogany color and given all-new brass finishes.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
5 Feb. 2025
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Not only is her pick from the beloved legacy brand a staple in vanities everywhere, but the shade itself has its share of avid fans.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Southern Living,
28 Jan. 2025
Noun
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With that confidence, Ortega (35-3) is creating a masterpiece this season.—
Dave Melton,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2025
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That confidence crystallized throughout the film’s regional festival run in 2023, when Cheslik and his co-writer/leading man Ryland Brickson Cole Tews began bringing props to screenings.—
Cory Stillman,
IndieWire,
10 Feb. 2025
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The guy the American masses met in 2009 had already worked out a sound, approaching the sad-robot pop of Ye’s 808s & Heartbreak from the chilly arrogance of boardroom Jay. Hip-hop heads didn’t always respect the swing of the pendulum, though.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
7 Feb. 2025
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Sheer arrogance, headed straight for the trash can, unopened.—
Ticked Off,
Orlando Sentinel,
2 Feb. 2025
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“Ego.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ego. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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