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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Our evolution lives in fabric, form and fearless self-expression.
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Karissa Mitchell, Essence, 25 July 2025
In an era where self-expression and individuality are on-trend, matching furniture sets could not be less welcome.
—Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 July 2025
Meanwhile, an analog clock on a nightstand introduces a lifelong skill, while a cubby-style shelf invites confident self-expression.
—Shoko Wanger, Architectural Digest, 23 July 2025
This was fashion as self-expression, where secondhand meant distinctive.
—Kristen Classi-Zummo, Forbes.com, 23 July 2025
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Karissa Mitchell, Essence, 25 July 2025
In an era where self-expression and individuality are on-trend, matching furniture sets could not be less welcome.
—Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 July 2025
Meanwhile, an analog clock on a nightstand introduces a lifelong skill, while a cubby-style shelf invites confident self-expression.
—Shoko Wanger, Architectural Digest, 23 July 2025
This was fashion as self-expression, where secondhand meant distinctive.
—Kristen Classi-Zummo, Forbes.com, 23 July 2025
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 1 Aug. 2025.
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