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Recent Examples of self-congratulation But Carey also took the UBS Arena stage in New York for more than self-congratulations. Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 8 Sep. 2025 Judge, always wary of self-congratulation, downplayed his contributions. Brendan Kuty, New York Times, 25 July 2025 Dismissed by some as an intellectual fad, EA, according to its founders, marked a serious and fundamental rethink of philanthropy, away from an exercise in black-tie self-congratulation and toward a rigorous quantitative science. Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 24 July 2025 In The Atlantic, the former sheriff of King County, Washington, Sue Rahr, explains how such self-congratulation obscures so many less palatable truths. Maris Kreizman, Rolling Stone, 24 June 2025 What bothers me more is the tone of self-congratulation that accompanies a project that has precious little to do with restorative justice. Justin Davidson, Curbed, 30 May 2025 The rollout comes with the usual self-congratulation. Brandon Kochkodin, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025 No longer was the show building season-long plots around how megachurch culture has helped turn modern-day Christianity into a hotbed of self-congratulation and greed; that was now subtext. Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 5 May 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-congratulation
Noun
  • Upstairs, the home boasts four bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms, including the primary bedroom and bathroom with double vanities, a soaking tub and large shower.
    Molly Davis, Nashville Tennessean, 24 Sep. 2025
  • Moreover, sports teams are the ultimate vanity asset – something billionaires love to own without too much concern about possible operating losses (which likely just offset taxable gains elsewhere).
    Chris Deubert, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • This wasn’t a choice that should have been left to an individual’s ego, an individual’s ambition.
    Sydney Topf, The Washington Examiner, 23 Sep. 2025
  • Loners avoid prison politics — the gossip, the egos, the tests of toughness.
    John J. Lennon, Rolling Stone, 23 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Head coach Bryan Pinabell said that the Spartans were a big challenge, but claiming the road victory was something his team took pride in.
    Erik Anderson, Boston Herald, 27 Sep. 2025
  • Attendees will have an opportunity to connect with local pride organizations from across Orange County in the Pride City segment.
    Mona Darwish, Oc Register, 26 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Blenkin told Variety in September 2025 that his character's laughter comes from arrogance.
    Christopher Rudolph, PEOPLE, 24 Sep. 2025
  • Nishijima brings his characteristic intensity to Kenji, a man whose academic arrogance masks deep insecurity and desperation.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 22 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Designed to challenge audience complacency Finley came across ENOUGH!
    Kylie Volavongsa, jsonline.com, 25 Sep. 2025
  • This is not your standard hero’s journey, love story, or family drama, and complacency will drive that home even further.
    Proma Khosla, IndieWire, 19 Sep. 2025

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“Self-congratulation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-congratulation. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.

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