self-pro·mo·tion
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plural self-promotions
Definition of self-promotion
: the act of furthering one's own growth, advancement, or prosperity : the promotion of oneself
didn't try to disguise his self-promotion
Other Words from self-promotion
self-promoter
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ˌself-prə-ˈmō-tər
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noun,
plural self-promoters
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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
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ˌself-prə-ˈmō-tiŋ
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adjective
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adjective
self-promoting speeches
a self-promoting celebrity/politician
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“Self-promotion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-promotion. Accessed 29 Jun. 2022.
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