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
Examples of self-promotion in a Sentence
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This is why Chesterfield believes great storytelling is an act of empathy, not self-promotion.
—Alexander Puutio, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025
Beyond basic self-promotion, create a photography project with a bold, shareable concept — like a 30-day challenge or a thematic series — that invites audience participation.
—Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 27 May 2025
Some people go to the Met Gala for the self-promotion.
—Vanessa Friedman, New York Times, 13 May 2025
Founders should avoid using social platforms purely for transactional interactions or aggressive self-promotion.
—Danylo Borodchuk, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
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Alexander Puutio, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025
Beyond basic self-promotion, create a photography project with a bold, shareable concept — like a 30-day challenge or a thematic series — that invites audience participation.
—Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 27 May 2025
Some people go to the Met Gala for the self-promotion.
—Vanessa Friedman, New York Times, 13 May 2025
Founders should avoid using social platforms purely for transactional interactions or aggressive self-promotion.
—Danylo Borodchuk, Forbes, 19 Mar. 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 9 Jun. 2025.
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