How to Use vanity in a Sentence

vanity

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  • The handsome actor's vanity was well-known.
  • She described her accomplishments without exaggeration or vanity.
  • The film was panned by some critics as a vanity project.
    — Rachel Pannett, Washington Post, 12 Jan. 2023
  • With both full-size and mini-size items, this set is perfect for both on-the-go and on the vanity.
    — Catharine Malzahn, Good Housekeeping, 27 Oct. 2022
  • Fluting on the tub in the wet room is repeated on the vanity and sitting room built-ins.
    — Carisha Swanson, House Beautiful, 15 Nov. 2022
  • Now, though, the brand makes this tabletop vanity version, sold in black in gold, for less than $200.
    — Rebecca Norris, Woman's Day, 31 Aug. 2023
  • Of the seven bathrooms in the home, five have cast iron roll top baths with marble vanity units.
    — Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 22 Mar. 2024
  • These comments expressed the callow moral vanity at the core of EA.
    — Timothy Noah, The New Republic, 16 Nov. 2022
  • There are about two on my nightstand, a few in my makeup bag, and at least one on my vanity.
    — Sophie Dweck, Town & Country, 11 Dec. 2022
  • If vanity metrics like reach and likes aren’t your idea of success, read on.
    — Leonard Cercone, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2022
  • Our vanity and pride and ego and fear block us and lock us into holding patterns of lives.
    — Matt Thompson, SPIN, 9 Jan. 2024
  • The packaging is stunning and would look great on top of a vanity or bathroom shelf.
    — Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 14 Dec. 2023
  • The en suite has a single-sink vanity, a stall shower and a washer/dryer.
    — Monica Lander, The Mercury News, 12 Mar. 2024
  • No, but he’s clearly got a great sense of humor and a willingness to shed his vanity that goes a long way on a sketch show.
    — Omar L. Gallaga, Los Angeles Times, 10 Mar. 2024
  • The full en-suite bathroom has dual vanities and a soaking tub.
    — Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 18 Dec. 2023
  • Restrooms have grasp bars and lower vanity sinks, and there is Braille signage in the public areas and guest rooms.
    — Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 15 Mar. 2024
  • The en suite bathroom in the first-floor model unit has a walk-in shower with a niche and a single-sink vanity with gray cabinetry.
    — Benjamin C Tankersley, Washington Post, 2 Aug. 2023
  • Behind the vanity, three silver plates hang on a back wall, serving as frames for midsize felt works.
    — Grace Edquist, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2023
  • Second-floor hall bathrooms have a vanity, a shower-and-tub combo, light gray wall tile and dark gray floor tile.
    — Benjamin C Tankersley, Washington Post, 15 Feb. 2023
  • For the last decade or more, much of social media has leaned on vanity as the primary builder of one’s identity.
    — Benoit Vatere, Rolling Stone, 13 Dec. 2022
  • The jetted tub could fit two, there is a double sink vanity, large shower and a separate room for the commode.
    — Hartford Courant, 18 Feb. 2023
  • Why waste vanity space with a separate blow dryer, straighter, and curling iron when one tool does it all?
    — Alyssa Grabinski, Peoplemag, 27 Feb. 2024
  • Hiring a big-name artist whose work gets millions also stinks of vanity, as good an artist as Marshall is.
    — Brian T. Allen, National Review, 11 Jan. 2024
  • The main vanity in the living area of the room had one small drawer for storage, but it was partially taken up by a safety guide.
    — Megan Dubois, Chron, 24 Nov. 2022
  • The master has a private office, a vanity station, a walk-in closet, and super king bed.
    — Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 5 Jan. 2024
  • The film has always had the taint of a vanity project and remains, as a result, vaguely embarrassing.
    — Gal Beckerman, The Atlantic, 7 Nov. 2023
  • Consider painting a vanity or built-in shelving a bright pink hue to create a new look.
    — Marisa Donnelly, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Aug. 2023
  • Below deck lies a cabin with a double bed, sofa, wardrobe, vanity, and en suite.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 31 Jan. 2024
  • Cat-proofing the Christmas tree isn't just about vanity—some of the items on your tree can be very dangerous when ingested.
    — Laura Kostelny, Country Living, 21 Nov. 2022
  • Then fill the bathroom with extra toilet paper rolls, pop a candle atop the vanity, and put out those clean guest hand towels.
    — Rachel Kashdan, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Feb. 2023

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