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 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 Suitcases rarely push the $400 mark while priding themselves on chicness and durability; accessories like toiletry bags, too, come in at under $40 and yet retain an aspirational look worthy of your aesthetic at large. — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 27 May 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for priding
  1. congratulating
  2. pluming
  3. flattering
Verb
  • All participating children receive certificates, congratulating them on participation or meeting those goals.
    — Chelsea Cirruzzo, STAT, 2 July 2026
  • On Saturday, Jeffries took a step in that direction by congratulating New York City's Democratic nominees, including Valdez and Chevalier.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 28 June 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 infamous Cristiano Ronaldo bust leads the list of sports statutes that have received less-than-flattering reviews.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 4 July 2026
  • The crew neckline, tie waist, and subtle side slit create a flattering silhouette that works equally well for cruise dinners, city exploring, and beachside evenings.
    — Aashna Gheewalla, Travel + Leisure, 3 July 2026
Definition of flattering

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