self-glorification

noun

Definition of self-glorificationnext
as in egoism

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Recent Examples of self-glorification That’s different than self-glorification — that’s about being part of the ideal. — Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026 The underlying corruption of FIFA, which runs the World Cup, makes the organization a willing accomplice in his quest for self-glorification. — Franklin Foer, The Atlantic, 7 Apr. 2026 At the same time, the song channeled the slightly uncomfortable fusion of selflessness and self-glorification that pop and rock ‘n’ roll stars inevitably projected during the charity-rock-event ’80s. — Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 29 Jan. 2024 Writing about other peoples has long been in service of self-glorification. — Manvir Singh, The New Yorker, 25 Dec. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-glorification
  1. egoism
  2. vanity
  3. self-admiration
  4. egotism
  5. vainglory
  6. hubris
  7. self-satisfaction
  8. complacency
Noun
  • There was too much egoism politically for each country to be all together with a unique economy, language and president.
    — Adam Crafton, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2026
  • 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.
    — Tyler Austin Harper, The Atlantic, 30 Oct. 2025
Definition of egoism
Noun
  • Generously sized bathroom with marble vanities, enveloping terrycloth robes, and slippers.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 July 2026
  • Painting a vanity, using small doses of wallpaper, and styling with art can make a big difference.
    — Marisa Suzanne Martin, The Spruce, 8 July 2026
Definition of vanity
Noun
  • Most of the film plays out in something close to real time, and the directors, loath to hurry scenes along, slow the action down with a technical virtuosity that sometimes tilts into self-admiration.
    — Justin Chang, New Yorker, 4 Apr. 2025
  • At first, Oliver meekly and gratefully laps up, metaphorically, the warm milk of affection that the family bestows on him between their rounds of backbiting and oblivious self-admiration.
    — Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 18 Nov. 2023
Definition of self-admiration
Noun
  • But never mind these displays of egotism and tackiness that currently blemish landmarks throughout the nation’s capital, including the National Mall, traditional site of the annual July Fourth fireworks.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
  • That historical egotism fuelled their headiest ambitions.
    — Daniel Immerwahr, New Yorker, 4 May 2026
Definition of egotism
Noun
  • The conceit is saved from vainglory by the gravity Cage brings to the performance.
    — Isaac Butler, The New Yorker, 1 Dec. 2023
  • That’s the mantra for wide receivers, a group long known for their vainglory.
    — Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2023
Definition of vainglory
Noun
  • The summer’s political bestseller portrays him as a figure whose transformative potential has been utterly derailed by hubris.
    — Shelby Talcott, semafor.com, 3 July 2026
  • This isn't to say America doesn't have problems, or that both political parties aren't far too polarized – but this kind of negativity reeks of ignorance and hubris.
    — Nicole Russell, USA Today, 2 July 2026
Definition of hubris
Noun
  • The situation gets even worse once Bonnie’s concerned parents try to connect their daughter with friends by buying her a Lilypad, a child-appropriate smart tablet in frog-like casing, voiced with slappably perky self-satisfaction by Greta Lee.
    — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 16 June 2026
  • After 50 minutes of self-satisfaction, the hero fades serenely into a sunset that Dudamel made miraculously mystical.
    — Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2026
Definition of self-satisfaction
Noun
  • He was appalled by the slaughter, but, more than that, by the complacency of his neighbors, their willingness to ignore the bloody work being done under their noses.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 July 2026
  • As the collection makes clear, Aviv prefers restless questioning to closure or complacency.
    — Julia M. Klein, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
Definition of complacency

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