self-aggrandizement

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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

And after years of flaunting ostentatious success and being denied her phoenix survivor era, “Where is Wendy Williams?” might give her that, along with a purpose beyond retribution, redemption or self-aggrandizement.

From Salon • Feb. 23, 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

The film’s virtuosity is evident in every frame, but this is virtuosity without self-aggrandizement.

From New York Times • Jul. 19, 2023

But these extravagant numbers were surely a form of self-aggrandizement, and reckless to the point of irresponsibility.

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan