self-promotion
noun
self-pro·mo·tion
ˌself-prə-ˈmō-shən 
plural self-promotions
: the act of furthering one's own growth, advancement, or prosperity : the promotion of oneself
didn't try to disguise his self-promotion
self-promoter
noun
plural self-promoters
a self-promoter who never mentioned his teammates in interviews
They both worked tirelessly on the project and never thought about bringing attention to themselves. They weren't self-promoters …
—
Jim Lambert
Jim Lambert
self-promoting
adjective
self-promoting speeches
a self-promoting celebrity/politician
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Secondly, Finnish members of the workforce prefer a more reserved approach to self-promotion.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 20 Mar. 2025
Trump, in stark contrast, charted a course marked by business ventures of questionable success, reality TV stardom, and a penchant for self-promotion and conspiracy theories.
—Alexis Coe, Rolling Stone, 20 Mar. 2025
Engaging authentically with niche communities is a strategy that has led some founders to increases in organic leads by contributing meaningful content rather than overt self-promotion.
—Danylo Borodchuk, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
Gavin Newsom — eyes on the White House, vision firmly fixed on his future — is leaning once more into the self-promotion business.
—Mark Z. Barabak, The Mercury News, 18 Mar. 2025
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 20 Mar. 2025
Trump, in stark contrast, charted a course marked by business ventures of questionable success, reality TV stardom, and a penchant for self-promotion and conspiracy theories.
—Alexis Coe, Rolling Stone, 20 Mar. 2025
Engaging authentically with niche communities is a strategy that has led some founders to increases in organic leads by contributing meaningful content rather than overt self-promotion.
—Danylo Borodchuk, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
Gavin Newsom — eyes on the White House, vision firmly fixed on his future — is leaning once more into the self-promotion business.
—Mark Z. Barabak, The Mercury News, 18 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for self-promotion
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“Self-promotion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-promotion. Accessed 30 Mar. 2025.
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