ego
Example Sentences
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McGuigan calls the brashness part of an "alter ego", suggesting Caroline is playing the part, but also sees a deeper link to the independence she has carved out.
From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026
When she was a young violinist, Anna said, her mother taught her that to keep improving, she’d have to set her ego aside and accept mistakes as part of the bargain.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 21, 2026
Impulsivity and ego, after all, are the enemies of sound financial management.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 19, 2026
"Good luck tonight, have fun, and remember that loud, enthusiastic laughter is good for your health and my ego."
From BBC • Mar. 16, 2026
“You really have an ego problem. Good thing I’m here to keep you in check.”
From "The Last Last-Day-of-Summer" by Lamar Giles
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.