hubris

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Recent Examples of hubris However, while the comic-book industry suffered under the weight of its own hubris in the ’90s, Spider-Man reframed much of its complexities with breezy, galloping confidence. Daniel Dockery, Vulture, 1 Aug. 2024 All three films have this in common: Over-the-top musicians are tragically brought down by their own hubris and turn monstrous. Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 14 Dec. 2024 This put a bright spotlight on the hypocrisy and hubris that have often characterized the aspects of American foreign policy that exist outside the rules, which fuel the narratives of autocrats and populists alike. Ben Rhodes, Foreign Affairs, 13 Dec. 2024 His role, as a flawed genius who suffers for his art but is undone by his hubris, his drug addiction and the cutoff of his wealthy employer’s patronage, is harrowing. David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for hubris 
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Noun
  • Shrugging off physical vanity and even declining to correct strangers on their nonbinary pronouns, Gibson retreats from identity in the face of an all-consuming and transformative illness.
    Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 25 Jan. 2025
  • Whether the room is used for overlapping daily routines or as a space to rest and relax, popular features include separate vanities, dual sinks, and showers with multiple showerheads and plenty of space for two people.
    Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
Noun
  • Over the past fifty years, the job of Lorne Michaels, the show’s creator, has been to make the stars look good, and to corral the egos and talents on his staff in order to get the program on the air, live.
    Susan Morrison, The New Yorker, 13 Jan. 2025
  • Meghan McCain slams Meghan Markle's new 'out of touch' TV show: 'Do something to help people instead of your ego' Production delays in an industry still recovering from the 2023 SAG-WGA strikes are only the tip of the iceberg.
    Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 13 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Individuals can take pride in smaller achievements, knowing that their contribution is bringing us closer to the end goal.
    Farzana Abdulhusein, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
  • The claim sparked backlash from officials and social media users in across the country, with many asserting that Rutherford's groundbreaking work is a source of national pride.
    Kristen Waggoner, Newsweek, 21 Jan. 2025

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“Hubris.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hubris. Accessed 31 Jan. 2025.

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