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
self-promoting
adjective
self-promoting speeches
a self-promoting celebrity/politician
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“Self-promotion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-promotion. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.
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