Thesaurus results for PRIDING

priding

verb

present participle of pride

as in congratulating

to think highly of (oneself) he prides himself on the quality of his writing

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Recent Examples of priding The property offers a variety of programs and activities for children and families, priding itself on being a multigenerational spot to return to again and again. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 July 2026 Suitcases rarely push the $400 mark while priding themselves on chicness and durability; accessories like toiletry bags, too, come in at under $40 and yet retain an aspirational look worthy of your aesthetic at large. — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 27 May 2026 But with a bid to appeal to more women and families, Hooters risks failing to differentiate itself from the dozens of other casual dining chains also priding themselves on being family-friendly, according to Saunders. — Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 14 Nov. 2025 If bookmaking was in theory the keel that kept the ship upright, in practice Bowyer often treated it as another gamble, priding himself on taking bets that his competition wouldn’t touch. — David Amsden, Rolling Stone, 29 Aug. 2025

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The rest of the league is playing poker, while Dunleavy is sitting in the corner playing Solitaire and congratulating himself on not losing any cards.

— Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 12 Aug. 2026
Taylor, who also challenged McCrory in 2024, also issued a conciliatory statement on Tuesday congratulating Khan on her election victory.

— Andrew Brown, Hartford Courant, 12 Aug. 2026

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The top’s crew neckline and babydoll cut give the set some stylish flair that’s flattering on all body types.

— Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 8 Aug. 2026
Even if Wall Street manages to put the merger to one side, the spotlight on the two separate businesses may not be especially flattering for either of them this quarter.

— Dade Hayes, Deadline, 3 Aug. 2026

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