self-aggrandizement
Americannoun
noun
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Etymology
Origin of self-aggrandizement
First recorded in 1790–1800
Example Sentences
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She saw what was coming; so did others, but not everyone did; she’s not wrong at all about that, it’s not self-aggrandizement.
From Salon • Mar. 24, 2026
But he adds that “wielding power and mining the force of the institution for self-aggrandizement weren’t unique to the Reagan White House.”
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 8, 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
The film’s virtuosity is evident in every frame, but this is virtuosity without self-aggrandizement.
From New York Times • Jul. 19, 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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