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
Recent Examples on the Web
Health Predatory publishing: Favoritism and self-promotion pollute peer review
Done properly, peer review requires that journals fulfill their role as knowledge custodians, rather than being mere knowledge distributors.
—Big Think, 24 June 2024
Even the funeral-selfie-takers seem—to me, at least—to possess motives more benevolent than voyeuristic self-promotion.
—Cody Delistraty, The New Yorker, 22 June 2024
Once again, many examples edge into the realm of self-promotion — such as leading wine taster Ilja Gort insuring his nose for $8 million in 2008.
—James Hibberd, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 June 2024
In fact, if his endorsement of the policy is at all centered on boosting his own political position, that format of self-promotion itself has a historic precedent.
—Philip Bump, Washington Post, 20 June 2024
In a bit of self-promotion, but one that has our attention, Publix is sending its ice cream truck around the state to introduce eight limited-edition flavors.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 15 June 2024
And can any amount of coaching, self-promotion or community get you there?
—Travis Diehl, New York Times, 28 May 2024
Davis was not a big talker or much into self-promotion, and teammates as well as the fan base loved him for it.
—Jerry McDonald, The Mercury News, 13 May 2024
Their home life became part of the self-promotion that often found its way into his reports.
—Greg Braxton, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2024
Big Think, 24 June 2024
Even the funeral-selfie-takers seem—to me, at least—to possess motives more benevolent than voyeuristic self-promotion.
—Cody Delistraty, The New Yorker, 22 June 2024
Once again, many examples edge into the realm of self-promotion — such as leading wine taster Ilja Gort insuring his nose for $8 million in 2008.
—James Hibberd, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 June 2024
In fact, if his endorsement of the policy is at all centered on boosting his own political position, that format of self-promotion itself has a historic precedent.
—Philip Bump, Washington Post, 20 June 2024
In a bit of self-promotion, but one that has our attention, Publix is sending its ice cream truck around the state to introduce eight limited-edition flavors.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 15 June 2024
And can any amount of coaching, self-promotion or community get you there?
—Travis Diehl, New York Times, 28 May 2024
Davis was not a big talker or much into self-promotion, and teammates as well as the fan base loved him for it.
—Jerry McDonald, The Mercury News, 13 May 2024
Their home life became part of the self-promotion that often found its way into his reports.
—Greg Braxton, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2024
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“Self-promotion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-promotion. Accessed 7 Jul. 2024.
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