pride of place

noun phrase

: the highest or first position

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The majority of Pickford’s senior career has been played at Everton but one of his England shirts takes pride of place, alongside one donated by Jordan Henderson, in the reception of Sunderland’s Academy of Light training centre. The Athletic Uk Staff, The Athletic, 12 July 2024 His commissions hold pride of place in many cities, including Phoenix, where his massive bronze Code Talker dominates a major street corner. Debra Utacia Krol, The Arizona Republic, 19 Nov. 2024 The video, which showcases the creator's Cavalier King Charles spaniel taking pride of place at a lavish dinner spread, resplendent in a glittery crown, has been viewed more than 6.5 million times. Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024 Conversely, Deimos is designed for relaxation, with a giant swimming pool and a sunbathing area occupying pride of place on the aft of the main deck. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 9 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for pride of place 

Word History

First Known Use

1798, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of pride of place was in 1798

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“Pride of place.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pride%20of%20place. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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