self-promotion
noun
self-pro·mo·tion
ˌself-prə-ˈmō-shən 
plural self-promotions
: the act of furthering one's own growth, advancement, or prosperity : the promotion of oneself
didn't try to disguise his self-promotion
self-promoter
noun
plural self-promoters
a self-promoter who never mentioned his teammates in interviews
They both worked tirelessly on the project and never thought about bringing attention to themselves. They weren't self-promoters …
—
Jim Lambert
Jim Lambert
self-promoting
adjective
self-promoting speeches
a self-promoting celebrity/politician
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Build a track record of insight, not self-promotion.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 23 July 2025
Panthers a ‘Team of Year’ finalist at ESPY Awards: ESPN’s masterwork in self-promotion marks its 33rd annual ESPY Awards this Wednesday in L.A., with comedian Shane Gillis hosting.
—Greg Cote
july 13, Miami Herald, 13 July 2025
The president's focus during the trip to Texas remained on self-promotion.
—Bill Goodykoontz, AZCentral.com, 11 July 2025
From dismissing others’ ideas to blatant self-promotion at networking events, being overly assertive can erode trust, hinder connection and stall business growth.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025
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Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 23 July 2025
Panthers a ‘Team of Year’ finalist at ESPY Awards: ESPN’s masterwork in self-promotion marks its 33rd annual ESPY Awards this Wednesday in L.A., with comedian Shane Gillis hosting.
—Greg Cote
july 13, Miami Herald, 13 July 2025
The president's focus during the trip to Texas remained on self-promotion.
—Bill Goodykoontz, AZCentral.com, 11 July 2025
From dismissing others’ ideas to blatant self-promotion at networking events, being overly assertive can erode trust, hinder connection and stall business growth.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for self-promotion
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“Self-promotion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-promotion. Accessed 31 Jul. 2025.
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