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
Examples of self-promotion in a Sentence
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Davis was not a big talker or much into self-promotion, and teammates as well as the fan base loved him for it.
—Jerry McDonald, The Mercury News, 13 May 2024
Their home life became part of the self-promotion that often found its way into his reports.
—Greg Braxton, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2024
Her witty and tireless self-promotion became the modern template of a celebrity author.
—Matt Brennan, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2024
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Pop has become synonymous with the stuff of shop shelves and self-promotion.
—Christian House, CNN, 18 Mar. 2024
And Simu Liu plays Leo, a caricature of a social media influencer who, of course, is more about self-promotion than teamwork.
—Thomas Floyd, Washington Post, 13 Mar. 2024
In those years, RuPaul was in a constant state of creative self-promotion.
—Ronan Farrow, The New Yorker, 1 Mar. 2024
Legend wasn’t the only coach to resort to flashy self-promotion.
—USA TODAY, 27 Feb. 2024
But to bridge the gap between knowing and doing, a more nuanced approach is needed – one that addresses both the emotional (heart) and practical (hands) aspects of self-promotion.
—European School Of Management and Technology - Berlin, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2024
Jerry McDonald, The Mercury News, 13 May 2024
Their home life became part of the self-promotion that often found its way into his reports.
—Greg Braxton, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2024
Her witty and tireless self-promotion became the modern template of a celebrity author.
—Matt Brennan, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2024
Related article Pop art in the age of the Kardashians: Why Andy Warhol still matters
Pop has become synonymous with the stuff of shop shelves and self-promotion.
—Christian House, CNN, 18 Mar. 2024
And Simu Liu plays Leo, a caricature of a social media influencer who, of course, is more about self-promotion than teamwork.
—Thomas Floyd, Washington Post, 13 Mar. 2024
In those years, RuPaul was in a constant state of creative self-promotion.
—Ronan Farrow, The New Yorker, 1 Mar. 2024
Legend wasn’t the only coach to resort to flashy self-promotion.
—USA TODAY, 27 Feb. 2024
But to bridge the gap between knowing and doing, a more nuanced approach is needed – one that addresses both the emotional (heart) and practical (hands) aspects of self-promotion.
—European School Of Management and Technology - Berlin, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2024
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“Self-promotion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-promotion. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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