Example Sentences

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Few sports topics are as reliably ponderous, full of arid data, self-importance and opinions that only make sense to the voters holding them.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 28, 2026

But search results showed criteria for narcissistic personality disorder, a condition marked by unreasonably high self-importance, pathological need for admiration, and a lack of empathy.

From Slate • Jul. 23, 2025

"The entire film reeks of self-importance and a need to remind us all that those behind the camera are smarter than anyone in the audience," she said.

From BBC • Oct. 18, 2024

Turner's pre-season press tour validated the apparent honesty of his vulnerability — writers and talk show hosts marveled at his good humor, lack of self-importance and radiant sincerity.

From Salon • Dec. 2, 2023

These constructs may mock our self-importance, but approaching the world in any other way seems painfully naive.

From "Circumference" by Nicholas Nicastro