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vanity

[van-i-tee] / ˈvæn ɪ ti /


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“Our tongue is like a sword,” RZA once told Vanity Fair.

From Salon • May 31, 2026

Ms. Lemann was commissioned by Vanity Fair to report on the trial but her piece never ran in the magazine due to its amusing lack of journalistic rigor.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

It’s ironic that many A.I. overlords are so obsessed with taste lately, lurking at Prada shows and Vanity Fair parties.

From Slate • Apr. 23, 2026

Gaga has a cameo in the film, which director David Frankel told Vanity Fair was the “the worst-kept secret in showbiz.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 21, 2026

“Shallow and self-absorbed. The change in appearance reveals the tragic side of that mind-set. Vanity curdles into misery. They become spiteful and jealous, wallowing in wretchedness.”

From "Fablehaven" by Brandon Mull




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