pride 1 of 2

noun

ˈprīd How to pronounce pride (audio)
Definition of pridenext
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as in pridefulness
a reasonable or justifiable sense of one's worth or importance finishing that survival course gave me a real sense of pride and confidence in my abilities

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2
as in jewel
an asset that brings praise or renown an architectural and acoustical masterpiece, the concert hall is the pride of the whole city

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as in vanity
an often unjustified feeling of being pleased with oneself or with one's situation or achievements so full of pride that they were ripe for a big comedown

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as in best
individuals carefully selected as being the best of a class crackerjack test pilots who are the pride of the navy's air arm

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pride

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verb

as in to congratulate
to think highly of (oneself) he prides himself on the quality of his writing

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Recent Examples of pride
Noun
Carlos Osorio | Reuters Mark Carney won the race to replace Justin Trudeau as Canada’s prime minister, at a time when backlash to Trump’s tariffs has inflamed national pride in the country. — Jacob Pramuk, CNBC, 10 Mar. 2025 Even so, the musical history of his hometown is a source of pride. — Edgar Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 9 Mar. 2025
Verb
The firm collaborates closely with clients—often on multiple homes—and prides itself on keeping each project’s budget and timeline on track. — Dan Howarth, Architectural Digest, 25 Feb. 2025 The dance music community prides itself on being inclusive for all. — Lisa Kocay, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for pride
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pride
  1. jewel
  2. vanity
  3. best
  4. congratulate
  5. confidence
  6. treasure
  7. ego
  8. aristocracy
Noun
  • The crown jewel of Heritage’s menu, Gonzalez said, is the A-5 ribeye, a premium Japanese beef prepared tableside on hot stone.
    — David Hudnall, Kansas City Star, 17 Mar. 2025
  • From the French heritage houses on Place Vendôme, to independent brands presenting their latest jewels at showrooms and luxury hotel around the city, some jewels of spectacular diversity were on show.
    — Kate Matthams, Forbes, 16 Mar. 2025
Definition of jewel
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  • Tiny Solar Homes The bathroom is nearby and contains a shower, vanity sink, and a flushing toilet.
    — Adam Williams, New Atlas, 13 Mar. 2025
  • The resurgence of popular beauty looks of decades past comes at no surprise to those who grew up watching their mothers and grandmothers do their hair or paint their nails at their bathroom vanity.
    — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 6 Mar. 2025
Definition of vanity
Noun
  • Historically, Rose, Whittaker and Willis all own career bests inside the NCAA top five performances of all-time.
    — Cory Mull, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
  • The total for 2024 bests the previous high of $397 million reached in 2009, which was the first season in the new Yankee Stadium and is the last time the Bronx Bombers won the World Series.
    — Brendan Coffey, Sportico.com, 7 Mar. 2025
Definition of best
Verb
  • And once again, his mom was first to congratulate him.
    — Clare Fisher, People.com, 18 Mar. 2025
  • The monarch, wearing a red tie and an Order of Canada lapel pin, congratulated Carney on his recent victory.
    — Rob Gillies, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2025
Definition of congratulate
Noun
  • Despite my setbacks, personal development via baseball unleashed my Inner Underdog to earn respect, gain confidence, and become a leader.
    — Quang X. Pham, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
  • But in its latest earnings report in February, Paramount management expressed confidence in its film strategy.
    — Georg Szalai, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Mar. 2025
Definition of confidence
Noun
  • So the show’s host is Alan Cumming, the actor and international treasure.
    — Megan Garber, The Atlantic, 13 Mar. 2025
  • This Lemonade Lecture will focus on the hidden treasures of the western trails that wind through picturesque landscapes, charming communities, and vibrant ecosystems.
    — Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 12 Mar. 2025
Definition of treasure
Noun
  • Managing egos is unavoidable, but having to manage someone’s ego right from the start is not a positive indicator of things to come.
    — Abdo Riani, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
  • But how did egos not get in the way, especially after the seasons Prince and Conner had in 2023?
    — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Mar. 2025
Definition of ego
Noun
  • French Aristocracy And Land (18th Century) Before the French Revolution, most agricultural land was owned by the aristocracy.
    — Vitaliy Goncharuk, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
  • The fabric, once a symbol of elite aristocracy, was found in a lead coffin, along with other exceptional artifacts.
    — Stories by Real-Time news team, with AI summarization, Miami Herald, 14 Feb. 2025
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