self-aggrandizement
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
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
Presenting Nyad’s back story largely through archival clips, the film depicts her as a hard-charging force of nature with a penchant for occasional boastfulness and self-aggrandizement.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 3, 2023
“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
Though self-aggrandizement was de rigueur among the generalissimos of the time, he remained ever cautious.
From "Circumference" by Nicholas Nicastro
