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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Maybe time to stop giving Paul credit for much beyond masterful self-promotion?
—Greg Cote
december 21, Miami Herald, 21 Dec. 2025
Even corporate executives are now influencers, blurring the boundaries between leadership and self-promotion.
—Taylor Crumpton, Time, 12 Nov. 2025
But even with Presley pushing his songs and music labels wanting to work with him, White was turned off by the idea of self-promotion.
—Garret K. Woodward, Rolling Stone, 28 Oct. 2025
His run was a masterclass in self-promotion and character work.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
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Greg Cote
december 21, Miami Herald, 21 Dec. 2025
Even corporate executives are now influencers, blurring the boundaries between leadership and self-promotion.
—Taylor Crumpton, Time, 12 Nov. 2025
But even with Presley pushing his songs and music labels wanting to work with him, White was turned off by the idea of self-promotion.
—Garret K. Woodward, Rolling Stone, 28 Oct. 2025
His run was a masterclass in self-promotion and character work.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 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 Dec. 2025.
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