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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
The gig brought Arnall a measure of fame and an ego to go with it.
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David Wolman, Smithsonian Magazine, 8 Jan. 2025
What began earlier in Iannucci’s career as simply skewering pompous politicians has matured into an examination of what happens when leaders with feet of mud let their egos make decisions that will change the lives of millions.
—Stephen Rodrick, Rolling Stone, 8 Jan. 2025
Takes a strong ego to be comfortable with one’s own gaps.
—Brendan Marks, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025
There is no solution easily at hand because the usual sports complications of money and ego are in play.
—Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 4 Jan. 2025
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David Wolman, Smithsonian Magazine, 8 Jan. 2025
What began earlier in Iannucci’s career as simply skewering pompous politicians has matured into an examination of what happens when leaders with feet of mud let their egos make decisions that will change the lives of millions.
—Stephen Rodrick, Rolling Stone, 8 Jan. 2025
Takes a strong ego to be comfortable with one’s own gaps.
—Brendan Marks, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025
There is no solution easily at hand because the usual sports complications of money and ego are in play.
—Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 4 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for ego
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ego
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Close takes pride in how her squad pivots to unexpected challenges and perseveres.Anthony De Leon, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2025
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But in terms of pride, that was a very important time for our people.Okla Jones, Essence, 9 Jan. 2025
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Sound design includes a girl power soundtrack credited to Meltzer and associate director Bailey Hacker, set design by Michael McKeever puts the focal point on large portraits of past presidents and a change of set a couple of times moves the action to a vanity in the office’s ladies’ bathroom.Michelle F. Solomon, Miami Herald, 15 Jan. 2025
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Naturally, the principal bedroom has massive side-by-side closets and its own ensuite bath, complete with marble flooring, green ceramic tile walls, double vanities, and a glass shower.Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 14 Jan. 2025
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This trend highlights the confidence of international investors in the Israeli market’s ability to produce category leaders in cybersecurity.Tony Bradley, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
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Offensive defenseman has work to do defensively, but has the confidence to continue making plays after something goes sideways.Fluto Shinzawa, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025
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Trump’s Comments About The Panama Canal Trump remarked that the United States should regain control of the Panama Canal, a statement that evoked arrogance and colonialism in the past.Ken Silverstein, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
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The historical 'attitude' (arrogance) in his acting has fueled MAGA, and his endorsements of Trump are undeniably overbearing and irrational.Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
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“Ego.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ego. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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