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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
Refuse to let ego stand between you and long-term prospects.
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Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 31 Oct. 2024
But in his latest role, Magnussen, 39, finally has found something a little more relatable, one that simultaneously fuels his character’s ego and leaves him plagued by self-doubt.
—Seija Rankin, The Hollywood Reporter, 28 Oct. 2024
Tempers and egos flared more frequently, with Taylor’s position up front as a focal point.
—Jason Newman, Rolling Stone, 18 Oct. 2024
As the human ego grew, so did the desire for more territory—all this relates to imperialism.
—Pablo Larios, Artforum, 1 Nov. 2024
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Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 31 Oct. 2024
But in his latest role, Magnussen, 39, finally has found something a little more relatable, one that simultaneously fuels his character’s ego and leaves him plagued by self-doubt.
—Seija Rankin, The Hollywood Reporter, 28 Oct. 2024
Tempers and egos flared more frequently, with Taylor’s position up front as a focal point.
—Jason Newman, Rolling Stone, 18 Oct. 2024
As the human ego grew, so did the desire for more territory—all this relates to imperialism.
—Pablo Larios, Artforum, 1 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ego
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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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Elsewhere is a bar/parlor room, as well as an inviting primary suite that comes complete with a Juliette balcony, a walk-in closet, and a luxe bath flaunting dual vanities and a large shower.Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 5 Nov. 2024
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Grand suites have separate in-room dining tables and some even have bathtubs and dual-sink stone vanities.Nicole Trilivas, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
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Other elements add more layers, including Cross getting ensnared in a Black Lives Matter protest and having Alex face a real freak of a nemesis, portrayed with depraved confidence by Ryan Eggold.Randy Myers, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
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Trump will navigate world politics with greater confidence this time around.Daniel W. Drezner, Foreign Affairs, 12 Nov. 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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“Ego.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ego. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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