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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
Putting aside ego the answer was simple.
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Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 27 Apr. 2026
Hathaway makes not just a believable pop star but an indelible portrait of an artist’s ego in extremes.
—Jake Coyle, Boston Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
If Musk ever reads Maintenance—and much of it seems to have been written with this possibility in mind—he might not be convinced by its arguments, but his ego should be gratified by its tone of unqualified approval.
—Alec Nevala-Lee, The Atlantic, 23 Apr. 2026
And since all seven of us have had a solo career, everyone’s individual ego is stronger now.
—Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 19 Apr. 2026
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Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 27 Apr. 2026
Hathaway makes not just a believable pop star but an indelible portrait of an artist’s ego in extremes.
—Jake Coyle, Boston Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
If Musk ever reads Maintenance—and much of it seems to have been written with this possibility in mind—he might not be convinced by its arguments, but his ego should be gratified by its tone of unqualified approval.
—Alec Nevala-Lee, The Atlantic, 23 Apr. 2026
And since all seven of us have had a solo career, everyone’s individual ego is stronger now.
—Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 19 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ego
Noun
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When the Page Six item first appeared, The Athletic supported me unequivocally, expressed confidence in my work and pride in my journalism.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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Fahey provided her own source of pride, too.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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The elevated bamboo design looks sleek in any space, whether used as a writing desk, makeup vanity, or side table, and has earned numerous five-star ratings for its sturdiness, quality, and ease of assembly.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Apr. 2026
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There’s space to spread out, too, with notably generous layouts and extra-large bathroom vanities.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Apr. 2026
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The speed with which some fan confidence in him has eroded was, nevertheless, unprecedented considering no Liverpool manager (or in Slot’s case, head coach) has delivered the league title at the end of their first season since Kenny Dalglish in 1985-86.—
Simon Hughes,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Money, confidence or themes surrounding you are under the microscope today, asking you to stop settling for less.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
27 Apr. 2026
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The doctor further explained that the traits of a narcissist encompass low empathy, arrogance, entitlement, grandiosity and pathological selfishness.—
Brie Stimson,
FOXNews.com,
26 Apr. 2026
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They both, in a good way, reek of confidence – not arrogance but confidence.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
26 Apr. 2026
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“Ego.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ego. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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