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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
Moore’s high-profile romances also gave his ego a boost.
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Janine Rubenstein, People.com, 3 Nov. 2024
Corporate leaders are human, with egos, emotions and legacies on the line.
—Jeff Jacobs, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
Refuse to let ego stand between you and long-term prospects.
—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
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Janine Rubenstein, People.com, 3 Nov. 2024
Corporate leaders are human, with egos, emotions and legacies on the line.
—Jeff Jacobs, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
Refuse to let ego stand between you and long-term prospects.
—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
See all Example Sentences for ego
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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In the primary bedroom, which opens to a patio, wood floors lead to an bathroom with a spacious vanity, free-standing tub, and separate rain shower.Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 6 Nov. 2024
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Scroll to give your vanity the Mrs. Bieber treatment at a discount as the holiday weekend approaches.AnaMaria Glavan, Allure, 31 Oct. 2024
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This provides some confidence for utilities to outline their undergrounding plans and rate hike proposals to invite feedback from customers and stakeholders.Nives Dolsak and Aseem Prakash, Forbes, 23 Nov. 2024
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The confidence Cignetti has in the program is also what the program has in Cignetti.Greg Rosenstein, NBC News, 21 Nov. 2024
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This can help alleviate concerns about potential arrogance or difficulty in adjusting to team dynamics. Follow me on Twitter or LinkedIn.Jack Kelly, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
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She's paired up with Xeni (voiced by Richard Ayoade), a daydream director looking to move up into the big leagues of nighttime dreams but has a lot of artistic arrogance.Christian Holub, EW.com, 20 Nov. 2024
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“Ego.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ego. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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