sense of self

noun phrase

: ideas about the type of person one really is

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And actually giving can also be a sense of self-pleasure as well. Jennifer Maas, Variety, 27 Feb. 2026 Yet the school’s traditions helped preserve a sense of self, Schultz said. Keri Heath, Austin American Statesman, 23 Feb. 2026 In these decisions, Michelangelo displayed his sense of self-confidence to introduce new ideas and his goal to engage the viewer in new ways. Virginia Raguin, The Conversation, 19 Feb. 2026 Dragons are born leaders with an unshakeable sense of self. Kyle Lucia Wu, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Feb. 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 8 Mar. 2026.

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