Example Sentences

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Then, a self-congratulatory kicker: “No noise. No agenda. Asking the right questions for all Americans, on NewsNation.”

From Slate • Apr. 21, 2026

Anne Meara was the talk of the town in the role of a bag lady who spurned the self-congratulatory charity of guilty swells.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 8, 2025

Even if they feel a touch self-congratulatory, these rebroadcasts underscore two things: the rarity of Chernov’s footage, and the immense challenge of getting it out of Mariupol.

From New York Times • Jul. 13, 2023

There’d been a hesitance to be too self-congratulatory or proclaim his team’s inconsistent offense was fixed.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 17, 2023

He lifts his cup and flashes the most self-congratulatory grin I’ve ever seen.

From "Odd One Out" by Nic Stone