self-promotion

noun

self-pro·​mo·​tion ˌself-prə-ˈmō-shən How to pronounce self-promotion (audio)
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
self-promoting adjective
self-promoting speeches
a self-promoting celebrity/politician

Examples of self-promotion in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web 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 While visibility in the comedic space once demanded near constant touring and a formidable manager, now social media has facilitated self-promotion via podcasting (hosting your own or tirelessly guesting on others) or DIY sketches. Beatrice Hazlehurst, Los Angeles Times, 27 Feb. 2024 The two demographics employ different means for the same end: self-promotion. Abigail Anthony, National Review, 11 Feb. 2024 Her doing so may have seemed like a crassly commercial exercise in self-promotion to some. George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Feb. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1653, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 28 Mar. 2024.

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