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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Jackson was embroiled in controversy after the assassination, with other SCLC leaders accusing him of using the organization and King’s death for self-promotion.
—Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 17 Feb. 2026
Unfortunately, my opponent’s record shows a pattern of ethical lapses, financial mismanagement, & self-promotion that has undermined trust in this office.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
Instead of reacting with silent anger or self-promotion, expand on the discussion.
—Chris Lipp, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
His eighth and final opening day address to a joint session of the Legislature and a statewide TV audience was an extended exercise in self-promotion, with virtually no mention of the severe economic pressures so many of his constituents face every day.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 13 Jan. 2026
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Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 17 Feb. 2026
Unfortunately, my opponent’s record shows a pattern of ethical lapses, financial mismanagement, & self-promotion that has undermined trust in this office.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
Instead of reacting with silent anger or self-promotion, expand on the discussion.
—Chris Lipp, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
His eighth and final opening day address to a joint session of the Legislature and a statewide TV audience was an extended exercise in self-promotion, with virtually no mention of the severe economic pressures so many of his constituents face every day.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 13 Jan. 2026
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“Self-promotion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-promotion. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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