self-expression
noun
self-ex·pres·sion
ˌself-ik-ˈspre-shən 
: the expression of one's own personality : assertion of one's individual traits
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Try for some lightness and self-expression.
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Magi Helena, Dallas Morning News, 6 Jan. 2026
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—Essence, 5 Jan. 2026
Release high spirits, let creative self-expression be a catalyst.
—Tribune Content Agency, Baltimore Sun, 5 Jan. 2026
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Magi Helena, Dallas Morning News, 6 Jan. 2026
Policing women is a byproduct of patriarchy, a system that despises women who dare to embrace individualism, self-expression, and self-autonomy.
—Essence, 5 Jan. 2026
Release high spirits, let creative self-expression be a catalyst.
—Tribune Content Agency, Baltimore Sun, 5 Jan. 2026
Plus, nail polish technology has truly hit its stride, with magnetized polishes, sparkly top coats, and more, offering endless opportunities for self-expression in 2026.
—Odeya Pinkus, InStyle, 4 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for self-expression
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“Self-expression.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-expression. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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