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Recent Examples of self-absorption But Headland’s play distinguishes itself from the others by investigating these confrontations alongside pride: How does this sin, defined by blinding self-absorption and lack of humility, distort the Dahls’ love? Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Dec. 2024 Thanksgiving is our emancipation from self-absorption or selfishness. Armstrong Williams, Baltimore Sun, 27 Nov. 2024 This self-absorption can lead to anxiety, research suggests, which prevents people from reaching out in the first place out of a fear of rejection. Allie Volpe, Vox, 4 Nov. 2024 Her self-absorption at this critical juncture is exactly what Julien needed to hear to feel free to abandon ship. Jessica M. Goldstein, Vulture, 15 Aug. 2024 See All Example Sentences for self-absorption
Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-absorption
Noun
  • Sometimes, like Jimmy, parents fail, and choose our own selfishness over our children.
    Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 27 Feb. 2025
  • In seven preceding episodes, Season 3 zoomed in on the insecurities, selfishness, and devious choices of a wide-ranging ensemble cast.
    Hannah Giorgis, The Atlantic, 7 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Other highlights include the nine-foot-plus height for the tray ceiling, a walk-in closet with a skylight, and a primary bath that includes a soaking tub, separate large shower, dual sink vanity, and a private room for the commode.
    James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 20 Apr. 2025
  • Why Digital Products Are Changing the Game Entrepreneurial creators are shifting the narrative away from vanity metrics and toward meaningful income.
    Kristen Bousquet, Forbes.com, 20 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • The personality trait of narcissism develops in childhood and can be measured from middle childhood, around age seven.
    Eddie Brummelman, Scientific American, 22 Apr. 2025
  • Actors have special license to this mode of narcissism.
    Doreen St. Félix, New Yorker, 5 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • The leaders who earn trust today are those who anchor their work not in ego or optics, but in meaning—and who cultivate cultures that transform purpose into aligned, high-velocity execution.
    Brent Gleeson, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025
  • Just like on Succession, the fragile egos, myopic intelligence, and delusional self-righteousness of these uber-wealthy nuts go haywire pretty quickly.
    Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 22 Apr. 2025

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“Self-absorption.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-absorption. Accessed 2 May. 2025.

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