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
Sound design includes a girl power soundtrack credited to Meltzer and associate director Bailey Hacker, set design by Michael McKeever puts the focal point on large portraits of past presidents and a change of set a couple of times moves the action to a vanity in the office’s ladies’ bathroom.
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Michelle F. Solomon, Miami Herald, 15 Jan. 2025
Naturally, the principal bedroom has massive side-by-side closets and its own ensuite bath, complete with marble flooring, green ceramic tile walls, double vanities, and a glass shower.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 14 Jan. 2025
These lights can also be strategically placed under cabinets in the kitchen or above bathroom vanities.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Jan. 2025
Its custom vanity, with a Danby marble top, was fabricated by Stauffer Woodworking.
—David Foxley, Architectural Digest, 10 Jan. 2025
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Michelle F. Solomon, Miami Herald, 15 Jan. 2025
Naturally, the principal bedroom has massive side-by-side closets and its own ensuite bath, complete with marble flooring, green ceramic tile walls, double vanities, and a glass shower.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 14 Jan. 2025
These lights can also be strategically placed under cabinets in the kitchen or above bathroom vanities.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Jan. 2025
Its custom vanity, with a Danby marble top, was fabricated by Stauffer Woodworking.
—David Foxley, Architectural Digest, 10 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vanity
Noun
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But if the first week of this administration is any sign, my fellow Catholic JD Vance will choose the ego of Donald Trump over the gospel of Jesus Christ.—
Jonathan Granoff,
Newsweek,
28 Jan. 2025
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Every aspect of my being, all of my ego, my insecurities, my strengths.—
Eliza Griswold,
The New Yorker,
26 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Individuals can take pride in smaller achievements, knowing that their contribution is bringing us closer to the end goal.—
Farzana Abdulhusein,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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The claim sparked backlash from officials and social media users in across the country, with many asserting that Rutherford's groundbreaking work is a source of national pride.—
Kristen Waggoner,
Newsweek,
21 Jan. 2025
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All of which meant that when economists gathered in San Francisco this month for the annual meeting of the American Economic Association, there was a sense that their famous confidence — critics would say arrogance — had been, if not shattered, certainly dealt a body blow.—
Ben Casselman,
New York Times,
10 Jan. 2025
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Relevant reality skills: Rob, while deadly charming, has always played Survivor by putting his confidence (some would say cockiness) and expertise (some would say arrogance) on full display.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
6 Jan. 2025
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“Vanity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vanity. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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