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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Through heartfelt storytelling and vibrant illustrations, the book guides children (and the adults reading with them) toward a deeper understanding of self-expression, balance, personal joy, and the importance of one’s feelings.
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Hannah Nwoko, Parents, 21 Oct. 2025
Encourage your self-expression in verbal and written skills.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 20 Oct. 2025
Casanovas’ use of the brand as a platform for self-expression has clearly grabbed attention among his Gen Z peers.
—Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 20 Oct. 2025
In the past two decades, self-expression has become a tacit expectation in many white-collar workplaces, with dress codes relaxing and companies professing interest in their employees’ lives and values.
—Katy Waldman, New Yorker, 20 Oct. 2025
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Hannah Nwoko, Parents, 21 Oct. 2025
Encourage your self-expression in verbal and written skills.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 20 Oct. 2025
Casanovas’ use of the brand as a platform for self-expression has clearly grabbed attention among his Gen Z peers.
—Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 20 Oct. 2025
In the past two decades, self-expression has become a tacit expectation in many white-collar workplaces, with dress codes relaxing and companies professing interest in their employees’ lives and values.
—Katy Waldman, New Yorker, 20 Oct. 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 23 Oct. 2025.
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