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
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.
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Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 5 Nov. 2024
Grand suites have separate in-room dining tables and some even have bathtubs and dual-sink stone vanities.
—Nicole Trilivas, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
Shaker cabinets inset with mauve pink grass cloth and outfitted with vintage brass swan pulls stand opposite a spacious marble vanity inspired by her mother’s.
—Mel Studach, Architectural Digest, 29 Oct. 2024
This soft olive green shade makes for a lovely bathroom paint color whether used on the walls or a vanity.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Oct. 2024
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Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 5 Nov. 2024
Grand suites have separate in-room dining tables and some even have bathtubs and dual-sink stone vanities.
—Nicole Trilivas, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
Shaker cabinets inset with mauve pink grass cloth and outfitted with vintage brass swan pulls stand opposite a spacious marble vanity inspired by her mother’s.
—Mel Studach, Architectural Digest, 29 Oct. 2024
This soft olive green shade makes for a lovely bathroom paint color whether used on the walls or a vanity.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vanity
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That sense of fun, and ego for its own sake, is the show’s go-to, with Pennette and company eschewing deeper meaning or morality in its cynical storytelling.Frank Rizzo, Variety, 22 Nov. 2024
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The ego is responsible for your mindsets, beliefs, impulses and reactions.Christie Garcia, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
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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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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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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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“Vanity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vanity. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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