as in selfishness
excessive interest in oneself
her degree of self-interest is perhaps best reflected in her favorite topic of conversation—herself
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Recent Examples of self-interest
They will not be persuaded by external pressure but by what drew them toward Beijing in the first place: self-interest.
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Matias Spektor, Foreign Affairs, 1 Apr. 2025
Purposeful leaders transcend self-interest and instead articulate a vision that inspires others to commit, contribute, and thrive.
—Brent Gleeson, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
Mike Waltz was right about one thing: Ending Red Sea Houthi attacks is in America's self-interest
Nearly 10 million student loan borrowers risk credit hit due to late payments
Gas prices vary in different states throughout the country.
—Washington Examiner Staff, The Washington Examiner, 28 Mar. 2025
Protectionism is a utopian theory based on the assumptions that individuals and businesses will act contrary to their self-interest, government will act in the national interest, and special interests will stay on the sidelines.
—Caroline Downey, National Review, 27 Mar. 2025
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Matias Spektor, Foreign Affairs, 1 Apr. 2025
Purposeful leaders transcend self-interest and instead articulate a vision that inspires others to commit, contribute, and thrive.
—Brent Gleeson, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
Mike Waltz was right about one thing: Ending Red Sea Houthi attacks is in America's self-interest
Nearly 10 million student loan borrowers risk credit hit due to late payments
Gas prices vary in different states throughout the country.
—Washington Examiner Staff, The Washington Examiner, 28 Mar. 2025
Protectionism is a utopian theory based on the assumptions that individuals and businesses will act contrary to their self-interest, government will act in the national interest, and special interests will stay on the sidelines.
—Caroline Downey, National Review, 27 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for self-interest
Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-interest
Noun
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In seven preceding episodes, Season 3 zoomed in on the insecurities, selfishness, and devious choices of a wide-ranging ensemble cast.—
Hannah Giorgis,
The Atlantic,
7 Apr. 2025
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The level of cartoonish selfishness and narcissism these late-capitalistic nightmares are granted here, however, starts to tip into a level that pitches everything into omnishambles territory.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
28 Mar. 2025
Noun
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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
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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
Noun
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Of course, there are cases where a healthy ego is necessary.—
Stephanie Dillon,
Rolling Stone,
4 Apr. 2025
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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
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Trump’s slogans—America First and Make America Great Again—embody the essence of populism, namely using ideology to advance a political program that is morally unconstrained and driven by collective egoism.—
BÁLINT MADLOVICS,
Foreign Affairs,
10 Feb. 2025
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Psychological egoism is at play here, too, with Jimmy’s extreme emotional investment in getting Grace help.—
Ben Rosenstock,
Vulture,
23 Oct. 2024
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“Self-interest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-interest. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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