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
Speaking to the rich history of the house, McGrath describes how she was given full access to its archive, which holds vanity cases from 1854, as well as powder compacts, brushes, and mirrors from the 1920s.
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Jessica Diner, Vogue, 5 Mar. 2025
Hollywood's connection to vanity also contributed to the ranking.
—Andrea Margolis, Fox News, 3 Mar. 2025
Each of the bedrooms has a corresponding en suite that features beadboard walls, an oak vanity with rope detailing, and a stone countertop that extends upwards to wrap around the mirrors.
—Morgan Goldberg, Architectural Digest, 3 Mar. 2025
Residential wet rooms can be just one feature in an expensive, spa-like primary bathroom decked out with a sauna, toilet, vanity and a mini cold-plunge pool.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Mar. 2025
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Jessica Diner, Vogue, 5 Mar. 2025
Hollywood's connection to vanity also contributed to the ranking.
—Andrea Margolis, Fox News, 3 Mar. 2025
Each of the bedrooms has a corresponding en suite that features beadboard walls, an oak vanity with rope detailing, and a stone countertop that extends upwards to wrap around the mirrors.
—Morgan Goldberg, Architectural Digest, 3 Mar. 2025
Residential wet rooms can be just one feature in an expensive, spa-like primary bathroom decked out with a sauna, toilet, vanity and a mini cold-plunge pool.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vanity
Noun
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This kind of self-inquiry forces leaders to separate ego from strategy, ensuring that decisions are based on the best available information rather than past habits.—
Paola Cecchi-Dimeglio,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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So much more than a story about football players, this series takes in race, socio-economics, and what happens to outsized egos in the face of failure.—
Lisa Wong Macabasco,
Vogue,
7 Mar. 2025
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Another local chef who gets to revel in both culinary and local pride is Chef Edney Gaitor, of Café Martinique.—
Kristin L. Wolfe,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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Yet, the beach culture becomes an everyday celebration of liberation, unity, and cultural pride.—
PhotoVogue,
Vogue,
12 Mar. 2025
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The toxic combination of Trump’s pro-Russia leanings, Vice President J. D. Vance’s arrogance and condescension, and Musk’s sad case of advanced poster’s disease have tanked America’s reputation among its traditional allies.—
Helen Lewis,
The Atlantic,
16 Mar. 2025
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But jealousy and arrogance get the best of Hamilton, who insinuates himself into the defense team, believing this action will help his political and financial setbacks.—
Oline H. Cogdill,
Sun Sentinel,
13 Mar. 2025
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“Vanity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vanity. Accessed 21 Mar. 2025.
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