NPD
Americanabbreviation
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new product development.
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nitrogen-phosphorus detector.
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Example Sentences
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These downturns would create cracks in anyone’s self-esteem, but for people with NPD, the newly created cognitive dissonance between their self-image and the setback can beget a personality crisis.
From Slate • Jul. 23, 2025
When he casually mentioned he thought he was better than all his friends, she diagnosed him with NPD.
From Slate • Jul. 23, 2025
In 2003 judges found that infiltration of the NPD by German security services had muddied the waters, while in 2017 the movement was deemed too insignificant.
From BBC • Jan. 19, 2024
Sales for plush toys between 2021 and 2022 rose by 31%, according to the NPD Group’s U.S. retail tracking services, which covers part of the U.S. toys market.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 8, 2023
Please do not forget that only a qualified mental health diagnostician can determine whether someone suffers from NPD and this, following lengthy tests and personal interviews.
From Terrorists and Freedom Fighters by Vaknin, Samuel
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