express itself/themselves
idiom
of feelings
: to become known or seen as the result of a particular action
His rage and frustration expressed themselves as/in/through temper tantrums.
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Find the medium that allows your authenticity to express itself.
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USA TODAY, 18 May 2024
The First Amendment gives all individuals residing in the United States the right to express themselves without government interference or regulations.
—Ana Ceballos, Miami Herald, 16 May 2024
The percussionist, producer, D.J. and more has been helping artists like André 3000 express themselves for decades.
—Eric Ducker, New York Times, 13 May 2024
Actresses Viola Davis, Jada Pinkett Smith, and twin sisters Tia and Tamera Mowery showcase not only wise words to give to their children, but how to express themselves authentically with grace.
—Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 10 May 2024
But thanks to a variety of factors — rapidly improving technology to create puzzles, a much wider array of outlets eager to publish them and a push to celebrate new voices — constructors today are more inclined to express themselves in their work.
—Adrienne Raphel, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2024
The report was generated through GLAAD’s Social Media Safety program which focuses on the comprehensive study, surveillance, and documentation of issues affecting LGBTQ users on social media— while prioritizing their safety, privacy, and the right to express themselves.
—Ashlee Marie Preston, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024
The hair salon has long served as a space for Black women to express themselves, be catered to, and learn how to properly maintain their hair.
—Essence, 8 Apr. 2024
The Shalbafs wanted to source the highest quality ingredients so that even a citrus note—which tends to wear off the fastest—could express itself for an entire day.
—Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 28 Mar. 2024
USA TODAY, 18 May 2024
The First Amendment gives all individuals residing in the United States the right to express themselves without government interference or regulations.
—Ana Ceballos, Miami Herald, 16 May 2024
The percussionist, producer, D.J. and more has been helping artists like André 3000 express themselves for decades.
—Eric Ducker, New York Times, 13 May 2024
Actresses Viola Davis, Jada Pinkett Smith, and twin sisters Tia and Tamera Mowery showcase not only wise words to give to their children, but how to express themselves authentically with grace.
—Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 10 May 2024
But thanks to a variety of factors — rapidly improving technology to create puzzles, a much wider array of outlets eager to publish them and a push to celebrate new voices — constructors today are more inclined to express themselves in their work.
—Adrienne Raphel, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2024
The report was generated through GLAAD’s Social Media Safety program which focuses on the comprehensive study, surveillance, and documentation of issues affecting LGBTQ users on social media— while prioritizing their safety, privacy, and the right to express themselves.
—Ashlee Marie Preston, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024
The hair salon has long served as a space for Black women to express themselves, be catered to, and learn how to properly maintain their hair.
—Essence, 8 Apr. 2024
The Shalbafs wanted to source the highest quality ingredients so that even a citrus note—which tends to wear off the fastest—could express itself for an entire day.
—Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 28 Mar. 2024
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