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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ego boost

Warren Buffett didn’t need the ego boost, but the fact that Berkshire Hathaway hit its all-time peak the day before his surprise retirement announcement at last year’s annual meeting is telling.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 1, 2026

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 ● Jul. 18, 2024

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

From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 3, 2024

"To our own surprise and pride, North Korean food products were actually better than Chinese ones in terms of taste, packaging and in supply. It was actually quite an ego boost."

From BBC ● Dec. 16, 2021

It's knowing that you can do stuff that other people cannot, and well, it is the challenge and the ego boost you get from doing something well … where other people try and fail.'

From Underground by Dreyfus, Suelette