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

ˌself-prə-ˈmō-tər

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

ˌself-prə-ˈmō-tiŋ

adjective

self-promoting speeches

a self-promoting celebrity/politician

Examples of self-promotion in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web In contrast, men are comfortable with self-promotion. —

William Arruda, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024 The current landscape seems to prioritize self-promotion and personal branding over traditional values. —

Katja Fašink, Forbes, 19 Sep. 2024 Vail is intimately aware that modern musicians feel caught under the need for self-promotion online. —

Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 16 Sep. 2024 Developing Soft Skills Beyond your hard skills and achievements, soft skills are essential for self-promotion. —

Aurelien Mangano, Forbes, 5 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for self-promotion

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