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Discover LudwigThe word "self-styled" is correct and usable in written English
You can use it to describe someone who has given themselves a title or label, usually for the purpose of self-promotion. For example, "Ralph is a self-styled fashion expert who regularly posts his style tips on Instagram."
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self-styled
adjective
Claimed by the recipient, as a title one gave to oneself.
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Still, scores of self-styled fashion experts persist in offering conventional style tips for warm weather.
Self-styled, that is.
Self-styled "I.P".
Young, self-styled Upper East Siders.
Townes, a self-styled "gospera" performer.
That's a self-styled train wreck.
She was a self-styled adventurer.
Those preachers were self-styled vigilantes.
These self-styled "Astronauts" are largely Democrats.
He self-styled his third budget "workmanlike".
They are often self-styled intellectuals and artists.
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