as in nature
the set of qualities that makes a person, a group of people, or a thing different from others
some believe that it's only in times of great stress that a person's true self is revealed
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as in solid
having or consisting of a single color
a self-red rose of a shade that hasn't been seen before
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Recent Examples of self
Scott M. Reid, Oc Register, 26 Jan. 2026
Prosecutors allege that Tatmon started the deadly confrontation by pulling a gun, and that Kevin Valdez-Gomez fired shots — possibly the shots that killed Ramirez — in self defense.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 26 Jan. 2026
Pam McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 28 Feb. 2023
The women's brains showed a clear divide between the areas of the brain activated by self and non-self MHCs.
—Breanna Draxler, Discover Magazine, 24 Jan. 2013
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Noun
And now that path takes her to Milan and a second Olympic Games and a continuing journey of self discovery.
—Scott M. Reid, Oc Register, 26 Jan. 2026
Prosecutors allege that Tatmon started the deadly confrontation by pulling a gun, and that Kevin Valdez-Gomez fired shots — possibly the shots that killed Ramirez — in self defense.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 26 Jan. 2026
Adjective
An inspector’s notes also stated there were cardboard containers on the floor, a non-self closing restroom door, no training documentation for the staff.
—Pam McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 28 Feb. 2023
The women's brains showed a clear divide between the areas of the brain activated by self and non-self MHCs.
—Breanna Draxler, Discover Magazine, 24 Jan. 2013
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for self
Noun
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So far, little information has been released about the nature of the investigation, and a suspect has not been named.—
Peter D'Abrosca,
FOXNews.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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The cutthroat nature of that process raised eyebrows around the league.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
5 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Continuing with Seattle’s stellar 2025 draft class, Hugus was their third-round pick out of Miami, working 92-94 with a solid-average slider and at least average command.—
Keith Law,
New York Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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Republicans have an opportunity to get solid health care reform over the finish line this year before the midterm elections rebalance power in Washington.—
Washington Post,
Washington Post,
3 Feb. 2026
Noun
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This week's quiz highlights tourist tradeoffs, political personalities — and a whole lot more.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
1 Feb. 2026
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The program trains officers to recognize certain personality types and provides techniques for de-escalation without physical conflict.—
Mark Pazniokas,
Hartford Courant,
31 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The galaxy also appears to have cleared its surrounding region of primordial hydrogen gas — an unexpected finding, the researchers say, given that the early universe was filled with neutral hydrogen.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
4 Feb. 2026
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And this memo does not read like neutral legal guidance grounded in constitutional clarity.—
Rosalind Osgood,
Sun Sentinel,
4 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The deaths of Pretti and Renee Good have transformed the national conversation on immigration enforcement and appear to have driven a tone shift from the White House in recent days.—
Elizabeth Wolfe,
CNN Money,
31 Jan. 2026
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Both note that chunky flakes, micro-glitter, and everything in-between are becoming increasingly popular, especially when paired with rich tones like plum, according to Shtanhei.—
Jennifer Hussein,
InStyle,
31 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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If an all-black ensemble feels too boring, just switch it to another color—but keep it monochrome.—
Katherine J Igoe,
InStyle,
4 Jan. 2026
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The British royal family member went green in a mostly monochrome sartorial statement with warm tones of gold to accentuate her attire.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
9 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The center will feature calming colors − such as browns, greens and blues − and natural wood flooring.—
Bebe Hodges,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
30 Jan. 2026
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According to interior designers, these four countertop colors are their go-tos for creating modern yet classic spaces that feel elegant and livable.—
Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
30 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The two main female characters, Avril Incandenza and Joelle van Dyne, both happen to be gorgeous.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
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They are balanced by just enough sweetness to offset the inherent salty character of the black beans, and infinitely complex.—
Chris Morocco,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Self.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self. Accessed 5 Feb. 2026.
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