vanity

Example Sentences

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“I work in fashion, where vanity is very high,” said Auth, 33, a senior account manager for Wolford, a luxury lingerie and hosiery brand.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

In a song where vanity means being a “slave to makeup,” appearing willfully feminine might as well mean handing over your free will.

From Salon • Feb. 19, 2026

Esperanza makes an altar on the vanity and prepares the space for chanting, a prayer meeting but more unapologetic, ritualistic and communal.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 28, 2026

Now, that same disruption is hitting the vanity sector.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 27, 2026

The queen's gold-and-white post-balloon sits tied to my vanity.

From "The Belles" by Dhonielle Clayton