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as in vanity
an often unjustified feeling of being pleased with oneself or with one's situation or achievements
for someone who has won a Nobel Prize in physics, he is remarkably without egotism
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as in selfness
excessive interest in oneself
egotism is not something that winners of the Nobel Prize for peace usually have time for
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Recent Examples of egotism
By incorporating a character unable to do anything but cry and coo, the show only highlights its disinterest in more nuanced examinations of human behavior, such as greed or egotism.
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Shirley Li,
The Atlantic,
27 June 2025
After his death the day after Easter at age 88, Francis was hailed for pushing Catholics and others to forsake egotism and materialism in favor of a kinder, more tolerant world focused above all on the marginalized.
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Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2025
On October 15, 1924, André Breton published a manifesto that was as notable for its belligerence as its egotism.
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Jonathon Keats,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
Gratitude is the opposite of selfishness, egotism, avarice or narcissism.
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Armstrong Williams,
Baltimore Sun,
27 Nov. 2024
See All Example Sentences for egotism
Shirley Li,
The Atlantic,
27 June 2025
After his death the day after Easter at age 88, Francis was hailed for pushing Catholics and others to forsake egotism and materialism in favor of a kinder, more tolerant world focused above all on the marginalized.
—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2025
On October 15, 1924, André Breton published a manifesto that was as notable for its belligerence as its egotism.
—
Jonathon Keats,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
Gratitude is the opposite of selfishness, egotism, avarice or narcissism.
—
Armstrong Williams,
Baltimore Sun,
27 Nov. 2024
See All Example Sentences for egotism
Recent Examples of Synonyms for egotism
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The bathroom is nearby and contains a vanity sink, a walk-in shower, and an incinerating toilet – which literally turns waste into ash.
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The hotel’s wellness focus extends to the bathrooms, which boast walk-in showers, claw-foot soaking tubs, and double-sink marble vanities embellished with ornate gilt mirrors.
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After Portugal’s 1-1 tie against DR Congo, Henry explained the selfishness of Cristiano Ronaldo’s movement, not opening space for a teammate.
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Claire’s elective death therefore remains a problematic choice for some viewers, an act of vainglorious selfishness from a woman who was never terribly nice to begin with.
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Instead of demanding personal fealty or humiliating them to assert personal dominance, Lincoln absorbed their egos and occasional slights, elevating their talents and turning his fiercest political adversaries into his most devoted champions.
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Politics, Lander said, didn’t have to be a selfish endeavor driven by ego.
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McGuane also reminded me that Hemingway was, to put it politely, a complicated personality, a domineering figure prone to brawling, affairs, and cask-strength egoism.
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This is different from egoism and self-centeredness.
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There was no plan, no standoff between gang rivals, no battle for pride and respect at 10th and K streets, Mtula Payton’s attorney told jurors Wednesday.
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Aside from hotel-quality designs, the bedding brand takes pride in their fair-trade practices and non-toxic materials, and has earned Fair Trade Certified and Global Organic Textile Standards (GOTS) seals.
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Now layer in a New York fanbase whose narcissism is only matched by the novelty of its first finals since ‘99.
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That escape also reveals the profound depths of his narcissism.
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Needless to say there was no second date, and, eventually though painfully, my own arrogance had some of its rough edges worn down.
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In Episode 3, Harris discussed the early arrogance of the founding fathers who made proposals for America's independence and questioned who was entitled to freedom.
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This trait is characterized by grandiosity, egocentrism, a constant need for admiration and a strong sense of entitlement.
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Such assumptions are based more on psychological phenomena like egocentrism.
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“Egotism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/egotism. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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