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Noun

1. Excessive pride in or admiration of one's own appearance or achievements.

Example sentence:

Her vanity knew no bounds as she constantly admired herself in the mirror.

2. A dressing table used for applying makeup, typically with a mirror and drawers for storage.

Example sentence:

She kept all her cosmetics organized in the drawers of her elegant vanity.

3. Something that is futile or meaningless.

Example sentence:

Chasing after wealth and material possessions is just a vanity that brings no real happiness.

Adjective (rare usage)

1. Used to describe a vanity publishing, which refers to books that are self-published by authors at their own expense.

Example sentence:

The author decided to go for a vanity press to maintain full control over the publication of his novel.

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