prides 1 of 2

noun

plural of pride
1
as in boasts
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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2
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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prides

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verb

present tense third-person singular of pride
as in congratulates
to think highly of (oneself) he prides himself on the quality of his writing

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Recent Examples of prides
Verb
Not a very inclusive bargaining agreement for a league that prides itself on it. — Zach Dean Outkick, FOXNews.com, 8 Aug. 2026 The shop prides itself in the original and old fashioned flavor of its roasted coffee, said Johnny Daughtery, the manager of the Sacramento location. — Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 7 Aug. 2026 The common thread among everyone speaking out this week was that the WNBA prides itself on being a safe space for everyone. — Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026 Best Time to Visit Speculator prides itself on being an all-season destination. — Lauren Breedlove, Travel + Leisure, 4 Aug. 2026 But the city that prides itself on being home to four cultures was still grappling with the aftermath of the border surge, with locals disagreeing on what caused it and who exactly is to blame. — CNN Money, 2 Aug. 2026 Beyond in-room food and water bowls, The Sanctuary Beach Resort prides itself on welcoming pups across the property. — Rebecca R. Norris, USA Today, 29 July 2026 In Mexico, Álvarez Ibargüengoitia will oversee an operation which prides itself on its advanced tech services for top players in the country. — John Hopewell, Variety, 29 July 2026 Memphis Bleek prides himself on being a man of respect who can stand on his two feet. — Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 28 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prides
  1. boasts
  2. best
  3. congratulates
  4. treasures
  5. tops
  6. flatters
  7. jewels
  8. elites
Noun
  • There are few places where contradictions between the president's boasts and the economic reality of his tariffs are more likely to collide ahead of November's midterm elections than in battleground Michigan, which holds its primary on Tuesday.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 30 July 2026
  • There are few places where contradictions between the president’s boasts and the economic reality of his tariffs are more likely to collide ahead of November’s midterm elections than in battleground Michigan, which holds its primary on Tuesday.
    — Jacqueline Ganun, Fortune, 30 July 2026
Definition of boasts
Noun
  • Scott William Winters plays Clark, a Harvard student who Will intellectually bests.
    — Jacqueline Weiss, PEOPLE, 28 July 2026
  • His hitting metrics are all career bests, and he’s headed for his fourth consecutive season of 20-plus homers.
    — Zack Meisel, New York Times, 24 July 2026
Definition of best
Verb
  • As Ospreay walks away, Kenny Omega congratulates him on his performance at Forbidden Door.
    — Rob Wolkenbrod, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
  • This logic would not have barred any of the Jim Crow voting devices that the Roberts Court frequently congratulates itself and the nation for overcoming.
    — Adam Serwer, The Atlantic, 5 June 2026
Definition of congratulates
Noun
  • New lighting and wall labels, redesigned layouts, and the introduction of new services are all aimed at enhancing the visitor experience, while the Uffizi will protect its treasures through improved conservation and security schemes.
    — News Desk, Artforum, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Louisiana Located along Baton Rouge's eclectic Government Street corridor, Circa 1857 and The Pink Elephant are must-stops for travelers who love uncovering one-of-a-kind treasures with a story.
    — Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of treasures
Noun
  • The mobile bar is a converted two-horse thoroughbred horse trailer that her father helped convert, installing sinks, bar tops, a fridge.
    — Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Sprinkle the tops with Demerara sugar and the remaining salt.
    — Laura Mclively, Mercury News, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of tops
Verb
  • Rigor in value measurement requires a true baseline, a metric the customer agrees on (not one that flatters you), and public results with their name on it.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
  • The top edge of the vamp dips into a dramatic, sharp V-shape over the foot, which flatters the feet.
    — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 31 July 2026
Definition of flatters
Noun
  • These programs,the crown jewels of public diplomacy, also happen to be cheap.
    — James K. Glassman, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Though most wouldn’t associate diamonds with crystal healing, Huang says the rare jewels—which Aries and Taurus both count among their birthstones—actually hold a meaning of their own.
    — Kelsey Stiegman, InStyle, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of jewels
Noun
  • Unlike many agrarian states, which relied on centralized bureaucracies and hereditary elites, Mongol political culture emphasized personal loyalty, military ability, and flexible leadership within clan networks.
    — Ethan Teekah, Encyclopedia Britannica, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Support from different wings of the party Both candidates assembled an impressive array of political elites backing their candidacy, but the groups were quite different.
    — Michael Traugott, The Conversation, 12 Aug. 2026
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