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Recent Examples of self-admiration Most of the film plays out in something close to real time, and the directors, loath to hurry scenes along, slow the action down with a technical virtuosity that sometimes tilts into self-admiration. Justin Chang, New Yorker, 4 Apr. 2025 At first, Oliver meekly and gratefully laps up, metaphorically, the warm milk of affection that the family bestows on him between their rounds of backbiting and oblivious self-admiration. Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 18 Nov. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-admiration
Noun
  • That has real implications for brand deals and CPM negotiations — but risks creating a new layer of noise and vanity metrics in the creator economy.
    Ian Shepherd, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
  • Although technology is a ubiquitous part of this production, the piece has practically nothing to say about it, other than acknowledging its mere existence — technology is related to vanity, and a front-facing selfie camera is like a mirror.
    Christian Lewis, Variety, 28 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Consider: One of the key reasons Salke was hired away from NBC seven years ago was because she was known as a talent-friendly exec who knew how to massage the egos of the writers, actors, and producers who keep Hollywood running.
    Josef Adalian, Vulture, 4 Apr. 2025
  • Of course, there are cases where a healthy ego is necessary.
    Stephanie Dillon, Rolling Stone, 4 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Taylor said the team hopes to host a contingent of young players from local club teams, and college players take pride in interacting with them.
    Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2025
  • Plus, the brand takes pride in their meticulous craftsmanship, with each hat requiring approximately 22 hours to complete.
    Pooja Shah, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Most are due to unnecessary escalation, creating disengagement, authoritative behaviors, arrogance and ego.
    Joao Mendes-Roter, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
  • Musk’s casual Friday attire just shows his arrogance and disrespect for American government.
    Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 19 Mar. 2025

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“Self-admiration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-admiration. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.

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