ego boost

British  

noun

1. something such as praise, success, etc, that makes one feel better about oneself or raises one's morale

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Example Sentences

The cash flows don’t justify the price, but the ego boost does, and there are plenty of billionaires eager to pay up for trophy assets.

From The Wall Street Journal

"An adrenaline rush, an ego boost, a full sense of worth, a selfish gratification with no rewards, at cost to others. What I lost, what we have lost, cannot be found nor replaced."

From BBC

Whatever temporary ego boost he may get from having an entourage, however, it was erased when the world was reminded that one of their main duties is picking him up when he falls.

From Salon

That helps ensure swiping isn’t a “mindless process,” or about a temporary “ego boost,” she said.

From Seattle Times

Yes, they’re an effective ego boost, but that’s not really the point.

From Los Angeles Times