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

Presenting Nyad’s back story largely through archival clips, the film depicts her as a hard-charging force of nature with a penchant for occasional boastfulness and self-aggrandizement.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 3, 2023

“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

The film’s virtuosity is evident in every frame, but this is virtuosity without self-aggrandizement.

From New York Times • Jul. 19, 2023

But these extravagant numbers were surely a form of self-aggrandizement, and reckless to the point of irresponsibility.

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan