self-expression

noun

self-ex·​pres·​sion ˌself-ik-ˈspre-shən 

: the expression of one's own personality : assertion of one's individual traits

self-expressive

ˌself-ik-ˈspre-siv 

adjective

Examples of self-expression in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Campara has long emphasized the importance of self-expression and co-creation and this is yet another development in alignment with his views. — Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026

Those songs were basically the soundtrack to the entire world of Drag Race, where music, performance and self-expression have been the hub of the show and its appeal. — Alicia Urrea, Billboard, 13 Oct. 2026

Mercury in your 5th House quincunxes Saturn in your 10th, bringing play, romance, or self-expression up against responsibilities, reputation, or outside expectations. — Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 9 Oct. 2026

Better than just an inspiring fashion reference, though, is how the book examines the different ways that a bolo tie can serve as a powerful form of self-expression. — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 29 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1892, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for self-expression

• decompression
• dispossession
• indiscretion
• intercession
• introgression
• nonaggression
• prepossession
• recompression
• repossession
• retrocession
• retrogression
• supersession

Kids Definition

self-expression

noun

self-ex·​pres·​sion

ˌsel-fik-ˈspresh-ən

: the expression of one's own personality