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 Karma’s love of music and self-expression, the series highlights hip-hop as a powerful cultural legacy rooted in Black culture and storytelling.
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Lynnette Nicholas, Parents, 30 Jan. 2026
Tyler brought the same provocative, chaotic self-expression into his solo career in 2009 with the mixtape Bastard, then broke into Billboard’s top five with his studio albums Goblin (2011), Wolf (2013) Cherry Bomb (2015) and Flower Boy (2017).
—Matt Craig, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Think creativity, confidence, romance, leadership, and self-expression.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 29 Jan. 2026
Moreover, Venus will form charming sextiles to lucky Jupiter and go-getter Mars in Leo, adding a layer of confidence, courage and creative momentum, encouraging bold self-expression that is celebrated and supported by others.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 27 Jan. 2026
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Lynnette Nicholas, Parents, 30 Jan. 2026
Tyler brought the same provocative, chaotic self-expression into his solo career in 2009 with the mixtape Bastard, then broke into Billboard’s top five with his studio albums Goblin (2011), Wolf (2013) Cherry Bomb (2015) and Flower Boy (2017).
—Matt Craig, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Think creativity, confidence, romance, leadership, and self-expression.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 29 Jan. 2026
Moreover, Venus will form charming sextiles to lucky Jupiter and go-getter Mars in Leo, adding a layer of confidence, courage and creative momentum, encouraging bold self-expression that is celebrated and supported by others.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 27 Jan. 2026
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“Self-expression.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-expression. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.
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