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vanity

[van-i-tee] / ˈvæn ɪ ti /


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Human civilizations across the ages have understood this to be an important lesson, which is how gold became the go-to cautionary symbol for greed, vanity, and the hollow existence to which they lead.

From Slate Jun. 11, 2026

The primary suite also boasts a stunning—and very large—ensuite bathroom with a huge soaking tub, double sinks, a vanity space, and a huge walk-in shower.

From MarketWatch Jun. 4, 2026

Officers did find a custom wooden library, a robotic lawnmower, a bathroom "vanity unit", a kitchen unit for the boiler and fitted mats at Sturgeon and Murrell's home.

From BBC Jun. 2, 2026

"Then you have to prop it up with junior artistes, which is an additional expenditure besides catering, electricity, vanity vans and bouncers."

From Barron's Jun. 2, 2026

“It’s the most remarkable thing I’ve ever heard,” Reynie said, equally impressed by Mr. Curtain’s remarkable vanity.

From "The Mysterious Benedict Society" by Trenton Lee Stewart

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 master bathroom is the epitome of elegance as it boasts marble countertop vanities, a large soaking tub, and a glass-enclosed shower.

From MarketWatch Feb. 12, 2026

He “has mystical tendencies, no common sense, and a Wagnerian taste for heroics and death. He was born loaded with vanities and has developed megalomania as his final decoration.”

From The Wall Street Journal Jan. 19, 2026

Most of the stores carrying things for men are still open; it’s just the ones dealing in w'hat they call vanities that have been shut down.

From "The Handmaid's Tale" by Margaret Atwood




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