self-aggrandizement

Example Sentences

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American life has become suffused with the results of his self-aggrandizement.

From Slate • Jun. 2, 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

No. Rather are they stuck in, and prefer to remain in, an infinite loop of unfettered self-absorption, self-promotion, self-interestedness, self-indulgence and self-aggrandizement.

From Salon • Sep. 10, 2023

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

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan