boosterism
the action or policy of enthusiastically promoting something, as a city, product, or way of life: boosterism about the latest world's fair.
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How to use boosterism in a sentence
The book tells stories of rebellion and repression and takes aim at the city’s boosterism and mythology.
Morning Report: Congressional Reps Trying to Make a $300 Million Transfer Happen | Voice of San Diego | July 8, 2022 | Voice of San DiegoI mention this because I suspect a lot of the recent sleep boosterism comes from people like me who are already inclined to get eight-plus hours a night, and are eager to embrace any evidence that suggests they’re doing the right thing.
But Kaku has made a second career out of this kind of boosterism, and it would be silly to expect anything different from him.
A largely positive review will avoid the appearance of boosterism by lodging a minor complaint or two.
Constructive Criticism: Reviewing the Idea of Reviewing | Ben Greenman | May 20, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTBonus boosterism and self-dealing run through both rate fixing scandals.
British Dictionary definitions for boosterism
/ (ˈbuːstəˌrɪzəm) /
the practice of actively promoting a city, region, etc, and its local businesses
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