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

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Being proactive in the community serves your self-promotion agenda with Venus back in Aries. Usa Today, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2025 The truth is that getting noticed doesn't require self-promotion. Dr. Cynthia J. Young, Forbes.com, 27 Apr. 2025 The key to success often lies in effective marketing, but for many writers, the thought of self-promotion is overwhelming, confusing, and, frankly, unappealing. Chris Gallagher, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2025 In keeping with the times, McPherson used mass media to make herself into a master of soul craft and self-promotion, laying hands on thousands of sick parishioners and preaching practically seven days a week to thousands more until her death, in 1944. Casey Cep, New Yorker, 14 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for self-promotion

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 4 May. 2025.

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