sense of self

noun phrase

: ideas about the type of person one really is

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Your sense of self takes the lead as the Moon, presently in your sign, opposes aggressive Mars across your partnership zone. Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 31 Mar. 2026 The series will track the pair as they are pulled between allegiance to their homeland, their sense of self and their bonds as a family, while a relentless Korean counterintelligence agent edges closer to exposing them. Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 25 Mar. 2026 Chris’ growth, especially the rebounding area, has given him a sense of self-worth. Joseph Duarte, Houston Chronicle, 25 Mar. 2026 Adolescents and young adults are especially at risk for these challenges to mental health, Pluhar said, because their identities and sense of self are still developing. Ian McMahan, New York Times, 21 Mar. 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 2 Apr. 2026.

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