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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In an era where validation often comes in the form of likes, shares, and algorithms, self-expression can feel like a gamble.
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Bryanna Symone, Essence, 10 July 2025
More importantly, the full moon in Capricorn on July 10 will ignite your fifth house of love, passion and self-expression, bringing romantic feelings to the forefront, if not a love affair full circle.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 10 July 2025
Fashion often speaks to audiences who might never step foot in a traditional museum, particularly for those who understand clothing as identity and self-expression.
—Michele Smith, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
That experience sparked not only a personal style revolution but also planted the seeds of what would grow to be a thriving career rooted in sustainability, creativity and self-expression.
—Kansas City Star, 8 July 2025
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Bryanna Symone, Essence, 10 July 2025
More importantly, the full moon in Capricorn on July 10 will ignite your fifth house of love, passion and self-expression, bringing romantic feelings to the forefront, if not a love affair full circle.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 10 July 2025
Fashion often speaks to audiences who might never step foot in a traditional museum, particularly for those who understand clothing as identity and self-expression.
—Michele Smith, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
That experience sparked not only a personal style revolution but also planted the seeds of what would grow to be a thriving career rooted in sustainability, creativity and self-expression.
—Kansas City Star, 8 July 2025
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“Self-expression.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-expression. Accessed 17 Jul. 2025.
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