self-seeking

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Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-seeking
Adjective
  • Alas, The Get Down — his pricey, highly ambitious series about the rise of hip-hop in New York’s South Bronx neighborhood — got the axe after just one gloriously glitzy season.
    Abby Monteil, Them., 3 Oct. 2025
  • Also on October 31 is the screening and panel for the HBO Original comedy series I Love LA, created by director, EP and star Sennott that revolves around an ambitious friend group that navigates life and love in the City of Angels.
    The Deadline Team, Deadline, 3 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • Some of it’s considerate and protective, some of it’s selfish.
    Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 29 Sep. 2025
  • Listening also means making choices that can feel selfish in the moment.
    Melissa Gonzalez, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • The next morning, Burnett called her only acquaintance in the city, an aspiring actress who had been a few years ahead of her in college.
    Rachel Syme, New Yorker, 29 Sep. 2025
  • Newgrounds eagerly showcased these as well, giving many aspiring artists and game designers an entry point into their careers.
    ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 22 Sep. 2025
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“Self-seeking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-seeking. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.

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