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

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These people are poster children for self-promotion. —

Chicago Tribune, 23 Jan. 2025 Meanwhile, other celebrities, including Mötley Crüe drummer Tommy Lee, criticized artists who have engaged in self-promotion during the fires. —

Stephanie Giang-Paunon, Fox News, 17 Jan. 2025 Perhaps Trump now sees TikTok as a valuable tool for self-promotion. —

Michael Schuman, The Atlantic, 15 Jan. 2025 While many agencies focus on self-promotion, this agency prioritizes the client’s success. —

Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 12 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for self-promotion

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 28 Jan. 2025.

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