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be proud

VERB
plume
Synonyms
STRONG
boast brag congratulate crow exult felicitate gasconade overbear pique prance preen presume strut swagger swell vaunt
WEAK
flatter oneself glory in hold head high puff up revel in
Antonyms
STRONG
be modest deprecate
VERB
pride
Synonyms
STRONGEST
congratulate
STRONG
boast brag crow exult felicitate gasconade overbear pique plume prance preen presume strut swagger swell vaunt
WEAK
flatter oneself glory in hold head high puff up revel in
Antonyms
STRONG
be modest deprecate
WEAK
humble

Example Sentences

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Arsenal are hurting but they will fly back from Hungary early on Sunday before joining their fans to celebrate a season to be proud of.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

"We are doing this for our citizens; we want Europeans to be proud of investing in European companies," he said.

From Barron's • May 28, 2026

“These guys have a lot to be proud of this season,” Kniffin said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

“Lots to be proud of,” said Hall after clinching the second-round sweep on Saturday night.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 2026

“Oh, yeah. Law would be proud as hell, no doubt.”

From "On the Come Up" by Angie Thomas

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