self-care
noun
: care for oneself
stroke victims capable of daily self-care
the necessity of busy working parents to take time for self-care
specifically
: health care provided by oneself often without the consultation of a medical professional
Over-the-counter (OTC) drugs are a common route for self-care, and consumers are eagerly using them … —
Alison Stein Wellner
—sometimes used before another noun Alison Stein Wellner At-home screening is one side of the burgeoning self-care movement … —Stephen Rae
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Guests who get after it on Vail’s ski slopes and hiking and biking trails can book a CBD massage or pop into the self-care lounge and soothe sore muscles with Hyperice massage guns and Normatec leg compression sleeves.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 July 2026
But for many women, the motivation is less about perfection and more about confidence, control, and self-care.
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Maia Niguel Hoskin,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Healthcare workers say personal grooming is an important aspect of recovery, as one sign of mental illness can be a loss of interest in personal hygiene and self-care.
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ABC News,
30 June 2026
The everything shower trend has flooded TikTok, with users turning a basic rinse into a full self-care ritual.
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Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Sacbee.com,
30 June 2026
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 July 2026
But for many women, the motivation is less about perfection and more about confidence, control, and self-care.
—
Maia Niguel Hoskin,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Healthcare workers say personal grooming is an important aspect of recovery, as one sign of mental illness can be a loss of interest in personal hygiene and self-care.
—
ABC News,
30 June 2026
The everything shower trend has flooded TikTok, with users turning a basic rinse into a full self-care ritual.
—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Sacbee.com,
30 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for self-care
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“Self-care.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-care. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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self-care
noun
: care for oneself : self-treatment
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