self-promotion

noun

self-pro·​mo·​tion ˌself-prə-ˈmō-shən How to pronounce self-promotion (audio)
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
self-promoting adjective
self-promoting speeches
a self-promoting celebrity/politician

Examples of self-promotion in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Antioch residents deserve a mayor who will put the city’s interest ahead of personal political ambitions and self-promotion. East Bay Times Editorial, The Mercury News, 24 Oct. 2024 Wright also suggests using free sites like Craigslist and Facebook Marketplace for self-promotion. Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 21 Oct. 2024 Is your boss over the top regarding self-promotion while overestimating their abilities and undermining yours? Jason Walker, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024 For all five women on stage, the subject of self-promotion was deeply personal. Carita Rizzo, Variety, 18 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for self-promotion 

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Word History

First Known Use

1653, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of self-promotion was in 1653

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“Self-promotion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-promotion. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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