vanity
noun
excessive pride in one's appearance, qualities, abilities, achievements, etc.; character or quality of being vain; conceit.
vanities
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pluralof vanity.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Quartz is also a popular choice for bathroom vanities, shower walls and backsplash.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 31, 2026
The other bathrooms also boast glass-enclosed showers and dual marble vanities.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 28, 2026
James Madison felt the ambitions and vanities of men must be countered and balanced through conscious governmental structures.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 2, 2026
The primary bathroom features elegant his-and-her vanities and a large glass shower.
From MarketWatch ● Feb. 4, 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
