badge of honor/pride

noun phrase

: a mark or expression of pride
He wore his ethnic heritage as a badge of honor/pride.

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In Trump times, it’s become a badge of honor to be overturned. — Howie Carr, Boston Herald, 25 July 2025 Leaders often think sacrificing sleep, nutrition and rest is a badge of honor. — Maureen Metcalf, Forbes.com, 22 July 2025 Here, the body endures, and the sweat is worn like a badge of honor. — Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025 In a world where multitasking is a badge of honor, giving someone (or something) your undivided attention is a rare and valuable gift. — Jj Rosen, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025 Cask strength whiskey has long been a badge of honor for distillers and a thrill ride for drinkers. — Emily Price, Forbes.com, 28 June 2025 If anything, their placements on the list above make for a badge of honor, with Drake boasting a record 358 career entries and Swift, a runner-up 264. — Gary Trust, Billboard, 20 June 2025 While that may be a badge of honor on the mound, that grimy peak may not look as good in the bleachers. — Maryal Miller Carter, USA Today, 14 June 2025 Being skilled at multitasking is often worn as a badge of honor. — Ujjwal Ramtekkar, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025

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