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 Like its Brooks counterpart, the shoe is offered in Extra Wide, also priding itself on perks like superior energy return, a grippier-than-most outsole, and a lightweight build at just 208 grams. — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026 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 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for priding
  1. congratulating
  2. pluming
  3. flattering
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  • Please join me in congratulating Kayleen and welcoming Maria to XBOX!
    — Jennifer Maas, Variety, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Everyone kept congratulating her on the long overdue success.
    — Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of congratulating
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  • Less practical were the faux fur and feather touches pluming pumps—try to avoid these when spring showers are on the forecast.
    — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 23 Feb. 2026
Definition of pluming
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  • The network’s coverage has also not been unilaterally flattering to Israel.
    — semafor.com, semafor.com, 19 Oct. 2026
  • Others, like Robert Rubsam in Vulture, have noted plenty of books that spotlight straight men, but in a less-than-flattering light.
    — Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of flattering

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“Priding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/priding. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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