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grandstanding

[gran-stan-ding, grand-] / ˈgrænˌstæn dɪŋ, ˈgrænd- /
ADJECTIVE
self-centered
Synonyms
STRONGEST
egocentric egotistical self-absorbed self-indulgent selfish
STRONG
egoistic
WEAK
egomaniacal egotistic having a swelled head independent inward-looking know-it-all narcissistic on an ego trip self-interested self-involved self-seeking self-serving self-sufficient stuck on oneself wrapped up with oneself
Antonyms
WEAK
benevolent giving unselfish

Example Sentences

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You have the extremes that call the ball on so many debates, partly I guess it’s social media, TikTok, it’s the grandstanding by members.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

Elon Musk has made several grandstanding predictions about when he believes humankind will reach the red planet.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 19, 2026

But grandstanding for the committee isn't Davie or Shah's style either.

From BBC • Sep. 9, 2025

The U.S. and Malaysia have largely enjoyed warm relations over the years, notwithstanding occasional rhetorical grandstanding, especially on the part of former longtime Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad.

From Salon • Aug. 2, 2025

He was grandstanding, Inej saw that, buying her time as she leapt over the slate shingles.

From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo