self-aggrandizement

noun

Definition of self-aggrandizementnext
as in arrogance

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-aggrandizement
  1. arrogance
  2. vanity
  3. egotism
  4. vainglory
  5. self-satisfaction
  6. complacency
  7. self-glorification
  8. self-assertion
Noun
  • The toxic combination of Trump’s pro-Russia leanings, Vice President J. D. Vance’s arrogance and condescension, and Musk’s sad case of advanced poster’s disease have tanked America’s reputation among its traditional allies.
    — Helen Lewis, The Atlantic, 16 Mar. 2025
  • But jealousy and arrogance get the best of Hamilton, who insinuates himself into the defense team, believing this action will help his political and financial setbacks.
    — Oline H. Cogdill, Sun Sentinel, 13 Mar. 2025
Definition of arrogance
Noun
  • Tiny Solar Homes The bathroom is nearby and contains a shower, vanity sink, and a flushing toilet.
    — Adam Williams, New Atlas, 13 Mar. 2025
  • The resurgence of popular beauty looks of decades past comes at no surprise to those who grew up watching their mothers and grandmothers do their hair or paint their nails at their bathroom vanity.
    — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 6 Mar. 2025
Definition of vanity
Noun
  • The 1960s-era egotism in that earlier vision was tempered.
    — Bryan Walsh, Vox, 7 Dec. 2018
  • Gratitude is the opposite of selfishness, egotism, avarice or narcissism.
    — Armstrong Williams, Baltimore Sun, 27 Nov. 2024
Definition of egotism
Noun
  • The conceit is saved from vainglory by the gravity Cage brings to the performance.
    — Isaac Butler, The New Yorker, 1 Dec. 2023
  • That’s the mantra for wide receivers, a group long known for their vainglory.
    — Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2023
Definition of vainglory
Noun
  • Just as there’s no dramatic build-up to Maria landing the part, there’s no romance to the process of acting it, nor the slightest whiff of self-satisfaction in recreating iconic scenes.
    — David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 21 Mar. 2025
  • Corporate leaders will be called upon to overcome self-satisfaction with progress made in the advancement of gender parity for women, especially those in senior and middle management.
    — Michael Peregrine, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
Definition of self-satisfaction
Noun
  • Earnings estimates coming down The complacency around tariffs is dissipating, wrote CNBC’s Bob Pisani.
    — Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 6 Mar. 2025
  • My years have granted me both perspective and the freedom to question more vigorously, push harder against accepted narratives, and challenge the complacency that too often surrounds discussions of racial progress.
    — Lewis M. Rambo, Twin Cities, 2 Mar. 2025
Definition of complacency
Noun
  • At the same time, the song channeled the slightly uncomfortable fusion of selflessness and self-glorification that pop and rock ‘n’ roll stars inevitably projected during the charity-rock-event ’80s.
    — Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 29 Jan. 2024
  • Writing about other peoples has long been in service of self-glorification.
    — Manvir Singh, The New Yorker, 25 Dec. 2023
Definition of self-glorification
Noun
  • Still, with all of this fiery momentum comes a series of retrograde transits encouraging us to rethink, reassess and re-evaluate Mars-y themes such as autonomy, freedom and self-assertion.
    — Valerie Mesa, People.com, 20 Mar. 2025
  • Then, as Venus moves into Pisces, the focus shifts from self-assertion to a deeper, more transcendent love.
    — Colin Bedell, Them, 14 Jan. 2025
Definition of self-assertion
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