How to Use self-development in a Sentence

self-development

noun
  • Leo stands for self-development, creative power, and guidance from the heart.
    Katharina Fuchs, Vogue, 3 Feb. 2026
  • The future is open and waiting for those who are passionate about their own self-development.
    Rachel Wells, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025
  • Wegz approaches every question from a different angle, as if his focus was already on what comes next and the self-development it’s taken to get to this point.
    Nour Ezzedine, Billboard, 3 Sep. 2019
  • Datskovska regularly reports on new, notable book releases in the worlds of fashion, self-development, and beyond.
    Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
  • Formerly known as Balanced Black Girl, Les Alfred’s podcast has evolved into a space where self-development feels real and attainable.
    Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 23 Sep. 2025

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