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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Since its inception in 2021, Muslim Pride has provided a platform for LGBTQ+ Muslims to express themselves artistically and share their stories with the world.
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Muri Assunção, New York Daily News, 14 June 2025
African football is often viewed through the success of its national teams and maybe, for the first time, this is the chance for one of its clubs to really express themselves.
—Simon Hughes, New York Times, 9 June 2025
She’d been brought up with a sophisticated humanist education befitting the Renaissance, which offered new opportunities for women to express themselves and participate in society.
—E.r. Zarevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 7 May 2025
Several volunteers mixed the paints in separate batches, with each student getting a canvas to express themselves visually.
—Gregory Harutunian, Chicago Tribune, 5 May 2025
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Muri Assunção, New York Daily News, 14 June 2025
African football is often viewed through the success of its national teams and maybe, for the first time, this is the chance for one of its clubs to really express themselves.
—Simon Hughes, New York Times, 9 June 2025
She’d been brought up with a sophisticated humanist education befitting the Renaissance, which offered new opportunities for women to express themselves and participate in society.
—E.r. Zarevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 7 May 2025
Several volunteers mixed the paints in separate batches, with each student getting a canvas to express themselves visually.
—Gregory Harutunian, Chicago Tribune, 5 May 2025
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“Express itself/themselves.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/express%20itself%2Fthemselves. Accessed 22 Jun. 2025.
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