How to use "vanity" in sentences with meaning in English and Hindi

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Example sentences for "vanity" in popular movie and book plots

  • But, Calmon is disgusted that the twins have fallen into vanity and pride and advises them to turn to more spiritual things.  - The Green Bird
  • His vanity wounded, he throws a fit and destroys the portrait, vowing vengeance upon the duchess.  - La Maison du chat-qui-pelote
  • Out of sheer vanity and boredom, she decided to sign up.  - Temptation Island (1980 film)
  • They find a limo and driver waiting (and a vanity license plate: "Third Wish").  - The Leprechaun-Artist
  • But, although memories are skewed by perspective, Goren zeroes in on human vanity and greed as the primary motives.  - Suite Sorrow
  • Holmes uses Moriarty's vanity and pride to trick him into slowly bleeding Holmes to death "drop by drop", to stall for time.  - Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon
  • Despite his vanity about his own talents, Bill Owen is a nondescript armchair detective.  - The Case of Miss Elliott
  • While Rocky and his crew succeed in evacuating the planet in time, Cleolanta's pride and vanity are a major hindrance.  - Crash of the Moons
  • One day, a mysterious present appears on the family's doorstep which, upon being opened unleashes thirteen vanity demons.  - Stretch Panic
  • He spends seventeen years on the palace, several times abandoning the work, until its completion, when he recognizes the vanity of it.  - The Purple Cloud
  • As they drive off, the car is shown sporting the initials "DMK" on the vanity plate.  - Night of the Comet
  • He rewards her by promising her a vanity box, and gets a kiss from Bridget under the mistletoe.  - The Adventure of the Christmas Pudding
  • Instead, she wants to find out herself why he did it, and drive her husband to insanity by building on his vanity and paranoia.  - Skinny Dip (novel)
  • Paul spends money they don't have on a Mercedes with the vanity license plate STAR 80.  - Star 80
  • Fanny's vanity nearly prevents her from venturing down her home's grand staircase to see Job.  - Mr. Skeffington
  • Nan returns to the car and looks in the vanity mirror on the visor.  - The Hitch-Hiker (The Twilight Zone)

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