self-aggrandizement
Americannoun
noun
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Etymology
Origin of self-aggrandizement
First recorded in 1790–1800
Example Sentences
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American life has become suffused with the results of his self-aggrandizement.
From Slate ● Jun. 2, 2026
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
But these extravagant numbers were surely a form of self-aggrandizement, and reckless to the point of irresponsibility.
From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan
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