as in egomaniacs
a person who is overly concerned with his or her own desires, needs, or interests
with the rise of TV reality shows, attention-craving narcissists had a public forum for their self-infatuation
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Recent Examples of narcissists
Narcissistic kindness can take many forms, and some narcissists may be more skilled at concealing their real motives than others.
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Charles Trepany, USA Today, 25 Sep. 2025
There are vulnerable narcissists who tend to be socially withdrawn, have low self-esteem, and are prone to negative emotions.
—ArsTechnica, 18 Sep. 2025
Those who ignore this reality are either narcissists or people stuck in a childlike stage of psychological development.
—Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
These traits may be a magnet for narcissists—and research published in the journal Management Science suggests avoiding putting them in job ads for that exact reason.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 22 Aug. 2025
Charles Trepany, USA Today, 25 Sep. 2025
There are vulnerable narcissists who tend to be socially withdrawn, have low self-esteem, and are prone to negative emotions.
—ArsTechnica, 18 Sep. 2025
Those who ignore this reality are either narcissists or people stuck in a childlike stage of psychological development.
—Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
These traits may be a magnet for narcissists—and research published in the journal Management Science suggests avoiding putting them in job ads for that exact reason.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 22 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for narcissists
Noun
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The sequel sees Odenkirk’s Hutch Mansell attempt to take a family vacation, only to cross paths with violent jerks played by Colin Hanks and Sharon Stone.—
Brian Tallerico,
Vulture,
22 Sep. 2025
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The mechanism feels smooth and sturdy—no awkward jerks or wobbles.—
Zoë Sessums,
Architectural Digest,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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More than a decade later, the series continues to reimagine American histories and channel primal fears — from clowns and cults, to witches and ghosts — with each installment cloaked in social commentary and camp.—
James Mercadante,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 Oct. 2025
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But that won't ease the fears of anyone who categorizes clowns as monsters.—
Marci Robin,
Allure,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Narcissists.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/narcissists. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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