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Pride of Place

Description:

Pride of Place refers to a position of great importance or honor that is given to something or someone. It is used to describe the respect or admiration one feels towards a particular thing or person.

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Senses and Usages:

Noun:

1. The privileged and esteemed position given to something or someone, highlighting its significance.

Example sentence: The ornate antique clock took pride of place on the mantelpiece, showcasing its historical value.

Idiomatic Expressions:

2. Idiom: Have pride of place

Meaning: To be given the most prominent or important position.

Example sentence: The trophy, won by our school's football team, will have pride of place in the trophy cabinet for everyone to admire.

3. Idiom: Place pride of place in

Meaning: To show great importance or value for something or someone.

Example sentence: The museum curator placed pride of place in the new exhibition for the rare artifact.

Adjective:

4. Describing something that receives the highest level of importance or attention.

Example sentence: The family's heirloom vase held a pride-of-place position on the dining table during special occasions.

Verb:

5. To prominently display or highlight something in an esteemed manner.

Example sentence: The designer chose to pride-of-place the new collection in the store's front window, attracting customers with its beauty.