sense of self

noun phrase

: ideas about the type of person one really is

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Perfumers often create this effect with notes like white musk, skin musk, aldehydes, watery florals, sheer woods, and delicate citrus, which together can evoke a cozy sense of self-care. Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 11 July 2026 Solo travelers report that traveling alone can enhance one’s sense of self-awareness and inner tranquility. Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026 The emotional Moon activates your 9th House of Travel and Learning, while the dynamic Sun in your sign aligns your sense of self with hopeful perspective. Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 5 July 2026 During the sentencing phase, the victim, who was 13 at the time of the abuse, told jurors the abuse cost him his friendships, his sense of self and nearly his life, according to KGNS. Brittany Miller, FOXNews.com, 2 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for sense of self

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“Sense of self.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sense%20of%20self. Accessed 16 Jul. 2026.

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