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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Likewise, a woman who advocates for her accomplishments may be criticized for self-promotion, while a man doing the same may be praised for executive presence.
—Maia Niguel Hoskin, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
They are peppered with falsehoods, misrepresentations, insults, praise, self-promotion and erratic capitalizations.
—New York Times, 11 June 2026
Venus dazzles its way into Leo on Saturday, June 13, shifting the focus toward confidence, visibility and creative self-promotion, while the new moon in Gemini on Sunday, June 14 sets the stage for fresh ideas, interviews and networking.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 10 June 2026
Just as important, John Larson has never confused public service with self-promotion.
—Readers Speak, Hartford Courant, 2 June 2026
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Maia Niguel Hoskin, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
They are peppered with falsehoods, misrepresentations, insults, praise, self-promotion and erratic capitalizations.
—New York Times, 11 June 2026
Venus dazzles its way into Leo on Saturday, June 13, shifting the focus toward confidence, visibility and creative self-promotion, while the new moon in Gemini on Sunday, June 14 sets the stage for fresh ideas, interviews and networking.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 10 June 2026
Just as important, John Larson has never confused public service with self-promotion.
—Readers Speak, Hartford Courant, 2 June 2026
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 17 Jun. 2026.
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