sense of self

noun phrase

: ideas about the type of person one really is

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By writing out the list of her wins, Knowles was able to see herself and her situation more clearly and begin to reclaim her sense of self worth. Amanda Miller Littlejohn, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025 The film cares more for Romy’s enveloping sense of self than the depths of her immorality. Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 25 Apr. 2025 The day-to-night nature of all their designs, from the silver cuffs and beaded chokers to the leather belts and suede handbags, is rooted in an authentic sense of self, and speaks to why their accessories have such broad appeal. Talia Abbas, Vogue, 25 Apr. 2025 Hamm is fantastic as a man reflecting on his imploded sense of self. Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 11 Apr. 2025 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 4 May. 2025.

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