self-aggrandizement
Example Sentences
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American life has become suffused with the results of his self-aggrandizement.
From Slate • Jun. 2, 2026
As a surly, teenage combination of self-aggrandizement and self-doubt, she is the instantly recognizable character that makes the rest of the world believable.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 2025
He framed humor as an act of self-aggrandizement premised on the debasement of others.
From Salon • Nov. 18, 2024
“When we aspire to be a leading power, this is not for self-aggrandizement, but to take on greater responsibility and make more contributions,” he said.
From Seattle Times • Sep. 26, 2023
Though self-aggrandizement was de rigueur among the generalissimos of the time, he remained ever cautious.
From "Circumference" by Nicholas Nicastro
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