Vanities
The gist
Dictionary and social media posts in late September 2026 define "vanity" as excessive pride.
The same word carries two unrelated meanings.
How it unfolded
- Sep 18, 2026A Facebook post by quizbuddy143 features "vanity" as a word of the day, with the definition "excessive pride or admiration of one's own appearance, abilities, achievements, or possessions."
- Sep 21, 2026An Instagram post features the Posh Domaine Vanity from @reecebathrooms, noting some vanities offer a choice of legs for a lifted, furniture-like feel or can be wall-mounted so they float.
- Sep 22, 2026A Facebook post by lizzy.clement.50 states "Wealth is vanity Poverty is vanity too" and "Vanity vanity, all is vanity," listing good looks, fancy cars, rich parents, popularity and high class positions as what the world advocates as success. Merriam-Webster's thesaurus lists synonyms including ego, pridefulness, pride and arrogance, and antonyms including humility, modesty and humbleness. KBAuthority publishes "Bathroom Vanity Trends 2026: What's In and Out."