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narcissism

[nahr-suh-siz-em] / ˈnɑr səˌsɪz ɛm /


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The reported investigation into Carroll is about more than the president’s bottomless narcissism.

From Salon • May 29, 2026

His assessment came after he lamented the fact that social media algorithms punish “decency” and reward “flamboyant narcissism and controversy.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

Mr. Kline’s timing is sublime, whether he’s immersed in Richard’s narcissism or enchanting a crowd of locals with an excerpt from, again, “Hamlet.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 27, 2026

"It's a confused mix of ambition and narcissism, unleavened by any effort at intellectual coherence," said Bruce Jones, a senior fellow at the Brookings Institution.

From Barron's • Feb. 19, 2026

Professional narcissism is by no means confined to academia.

From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker




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