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

ˌself-prə-ˈmō-tər

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

self-promoting

ˌself-prə-ˈmō-tiŋ

adjective

self-promoting speeches

a self-promoting celebrity/politician

Examples of self-promotion in a Sentence

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Active listening, without a doubt, is one area where, in our modern culture of self-promotion, so many people fall short. —

Al Kingsley, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024 Antioch residents deserve a mayor who will put the city’s interest ahead of personal political ambitions and self-promotion. —

East Bay Times Editorial, The Mercury News, 24 Oct. 2024 Wright also suggests using free sites like Craigslist and Facebook Marketplace for self-promotion. —

Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 21 Oct. 2024 Is your boss over the top regarding self-promotion while overestimating their abilities and undermining yours? —

Jason Walker, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for self-promotion

Word History

First Known Use

1653, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of self-promotion was in 1653

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“Self-promotion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-promotion. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.

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