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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Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 8 May 2026
Hobby-maxxing reflects a broader push toward analog living, creative self-expression and routines that support mental health.
—Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 May 2026
Why 2026 Is the Year of Hobby-Maxxing The trend reflects a broader cultural push toward analog living, creative self-expression and routines that support mental health.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 7 May 2026
There's also something deeply transformative happening around your self-expression.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 6 May 2026
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“Self-expression.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-expression. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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