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as in selfness
excessive interest in oneself
her self-regard meant that she assumed everyone wanted to hear about every tiny detail of her life
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as in pride
a reasonable or justifiable sense of one's worth or importance
people with enough self-regard to keep their modest home in spotless condition
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Recent Examples of self-regard
Again, White excels at capturing the woozy world of self-regard in which Victoria dwells — and in which, really, all of the Ratliffs dwell.
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Noel Murray, New York Times, 24 Feb. 2025
Here, unable to transcend his previous work, the Englishman smothers the same performance in whinging self-regard.
—Graham Hillard, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 21 Feb. 2025
Even within the labor that degraded them, enslaved people found splendor and self-regard, something to admire in the products of their dehumanization.
—Omari Weekes, The Atlantic, 13 Feb. 2025
George Kennan, a man of soaring self-regard, might have said that.
—Neal B. Freeman, National Review, 11 Feb. 2025
Madrid are also by far the closest thing in football to the Lakers in terms of glamour, stature and self-regard, but this is where the similarities end.
—Liam Twomey, The Athletic, 6 Feb. 2025
One idea is writing down or verbalizing positive affirmations: positive statements that boost self-regard and self-esteem.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 10 Jan. 2025
His recollections may also help many others in the TV-news ranks, where long hours, stressful deadlines and national exposure can play havoc with self-regard.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 3 Dec. 2024
The whole point of the Shamrock Series is to let Notre Dame bask in self-regard.
—Pete Sampson, The Athletic, 24 Nov. 2024
Noel Murray, New York Times, 24 Feb. 2025
Here, unable to transcend his previous work, the Englishman smothers the same performance in whinging self-regard.
—Graham Hillard, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 21 Feb. 2025
Even within the labor that degraded them, enslaved people found splendor and self-regard, something to admire in the products of their dehumanization.
—Omari Weekes, The Atlantic, 13 Feb. 2025
George Kennan, a man of soaring self-regard, might have said that.
—Neal B. Freeman, National Review, 11 Feb. 2025
Madrid are also by far the closest thing in football to the Lakers in terms of glamour, stature and self-regard, but this is where the similarities end.
—Liam Twomey, The Athletic, 6 Feb. 2025
One idea is writing down or verbalizing positive affirmations: positive statements that boost self-regard and self-esteem.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 10 Jan. 2025
His recollections may also help many others in the TV-news ranks, where long hours, stressful deadlines and national exposure can play havoc with self-regard.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 3 Dec. 2024
The whole point of the Shamrock Series is to let Notre Dame bask in self-regard.
—Pete Sampson, The Athletic, 24 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-regard
Noun
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But there is certainly a sense of pride attached to his defense.—
Shane Young,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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Women of the Year Merch 2025 Celebrate Women's History month with pride and style.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA TODAY,
28 Feb. 2025
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And a lot of them have the same thing, which is just like, there is a sort of narcissism a little bit, selfishness.—
H. Alan Scott,
Newsweek,
5 Mar. 2025
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Not in the same universe of selfishness and greediness 😂 N Niko K. · 8h 20m ago Ronaldo has five Ballon d‘Ors as well as five Champions League titles.—
Thom Harris,
The Athletic,
20 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Each of the bedrooms has a corresponding en suite that features beadboard walls, an oak vanity with rope detailing, and a stone countertop that extends upwards to wrap around the mirrors.—
Morgan Goldberg,
Architectural Digest,
3 Mar. 2025
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Residential wet rooms can be just one feature in an expensive, spa-like primary bathroom decked out with a sauna, toilet, vanity and a mini cold-plunge pool.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 Mar. 2025
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So much more than a story about football players, this series takes in race, socio-economics, and what happens to outsized egos in the face of failure.—
Lisa Wong Macabasco,
Vogue,
7 Mar. 2025
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This kind of self-inquiry forces leaders to separate ego from strategy, ensuring that decisions are based on the best available information rather than past habits.—
Paola Cecchi-Dimeglio,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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Nevertheless, these actions create a destructive cycle identified in the study that explains how narcissism and ostracism fuel each other.—
Julianna Bragg,
CNN,
20 Feb. 2025
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In the case of Fellini’s achievement, is someone going to produce a more harrowing portrait of the self-deluding toxicity of male narcissism?—
Jim Shepard,
New York Times,
12 Feb. 2025
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Idaho officials have expressed confidence in state elections before, the Statesman previously reported.—
Carolyn Komatsoulis,
Idaho Statesman,
8 Mar. 2025
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Keep doing it Knowing oneself, projecting confidence, building community and working together is essential.—
John Baldoni,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 2025
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“Self-regard.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-regard. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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