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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But in the mid-2010s, the alternative alté movement was gaining popularity in the country, empowering a new generation of creatives to express themselves freely in their sound and style.
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Heran Mamo, Billboard, 14 May 2025
Newman said Wiseman greets students with enthusiasm and inspires them to be creative and express themselves.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2025
However, for many, the freedom to come to work and express themselves through their clothing choices has been a significant shift within the workplace.
—Colleen Batchelder, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025
Let your kids lead the conversation and express themselves freely.
—Ashton Jackson, CNBC, 10 May 2025
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Heran Mamo, Billboard, 14 May 2025
Newman said Wiseman greets students with enthusiasm and inspires them to be creative and express themselves.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2025
However, for many, the freedom to come to work and express themselves through their clothing choices has been a significant shift within the workplace.
—Colleen Batchelder, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025
Let your kids lead the conversation and express themselves freely.
—Ashton Jackson, CNBC, 10 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for express itself/themselves
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“Express itself/themselves.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/express%20itself%2Fthemselves. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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