sense of self

noun phrase

: ideas about the type of person one really is

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Going for a bit more subtle in their approach to style, Amiri and Dries Van Noten both injected their collections with a sense of self, building a collection that focused high on attitude and an emphasis on eye-catching tailoring and layering. Brett F. Braley-Palko, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026 After all, change-maker Uranus will continue to journey through your sign — during the first half of 2026 — revolutionizing your sense of self and perception of stability. Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 26 Jan. 2026 As her symptoms eased, Klingensmith felt detached from her sense of self, of purpose. Erica Sloan, SELF, 23 Jan. 2026 Trying to write was a way of trying to regain a sense of self or point of view of the world. Annika Pham, Variety, 21 Jan. 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 31 Jan. 2026.

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