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Which mythological figure symbolizes vanity?

vanity

[van-i-tee] / ˈvÌn ɪ ti /


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In interviews and via his vanity cards he would, occasionally, rail against television critics, network censors, reality TV and the Television Academy, which consistently overlooked his series in the best comedy category.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 13, 2026

But in February, Graham finally managed to get Trump over the line, appealing to his vanity by shamelessly comparing him to Franklin D. Roosevelt.

From Salon ● Sep. 23, 2026

Announcing that he would withdraw his amendment and leave the chamber, Offord said: "We did not come into this parliament to waste our time on vanity projects."

From BBC ● Sep. 22, 2026

The primary suite opens onto a private patio overlooking the surrounding landscape, while the spa-inspired bathroom features a double vanity, soaking tub, and an oversized glass shower.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 8, 2026

On the beams of his library he had painted sixty or so quotations from the classics, all emphasizing the vanity of human life and of human aspirations to knowledge.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton

The primary bathroom features dual vanities and a large soaking tub.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 26, 2026

The design consultant refurnished the floors, relit the rooms and replaced the vanities.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 30, 2026

The other bathrooms also boast glass-enclosed showers and dual marble vanities.

From MarketWatch ● Apr. 28, 2026

The luxe bathrooms boast marble vanities, soaking tubs, and glass-enclosed showers.

From MarketWatch ● Apr. 20, 2026

He looked to the skies, feeling a bit abashed, and said, “I know it’s the vanity of vanities, as you said, my Lord. But an old king sometimes has to take some pride in himself.”

From "The Alchemist" by Paulo Coelho


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