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
Larry Olmsted, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
And the amount of self-persuasion that goes into convincing yourself to do something like that might be a problem.
—Big Think, 3 Sep. 2025
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
The All-In Rate Experience starts at just $69 (excluding taxes) and adds a $25 per day resort credit for food and beverage, free late checkout, free room class upgrade and free parking (valet or self), a great deal on the Strip, even a remote section of it.
—Larry Olmsted, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
And the amount of self-persuasion that goes into convincing yourself to do something like that might be a problem.
—Big Think, 3 Sep. 2025
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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Golden generations are, almost by nature, generally followed by a less impressive one.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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By learning from nature’s most flexible swimmer, the octopus, researchers hope to overcome these challenges and make underwater machines more capable, adaptable, and sustainable.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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These are available in five sizes, along with plenty of fun patterns, solid colors, and an all-black pack.—
Jacquelyn Smith,
Parents,
6 Sep. 2025
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Nina Energy turns scraps into solid biofuels and biochar.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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His work is recognized for rejecting straight lines in favor of rounded, continuous forms and for being approachable yet full of personality.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Sep. 2025
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Indeed, the personalities of Chesley’s siblings — her surviving twin sister Chatham, and twin boys Chance and Cheston, who all turned three on July 28 — have flourished.—
Jeff Truesdell,
People.com,
9 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Nearly 3,000 Amazon shoppers gave the candle trio a five-star rating for their adjustable brightness, realistic flickering features, and neutral colors.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Sep. 2025
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Cleaning solution—Use a mild, pH-neutral cleaner specifically designed for hardwood floors.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Similar to the leadoff batter beginning with a home run in baseball, the senior setter/right-side hitter believes that an ace sets a certain tone in volleyball.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Sep. 2025
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The color scheme of soft moss greens, neutral tones, muted blues, rusts, and ochres speaks to the surrounding landscape.—
Shivani Vora,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The blue ensemble featured a wholly monochrome look, with elbow-length short sleeves, buttons down the front placket and a sharp collar with two breast pockets as well.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
11 Aug. 2025
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The results were for me, of course, quite monochrome.—
Cortne Bonilla,
Vogue,
22 July 2025
Noun
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Plus, the women’s version is on sale in select colors as well.—
Anne Taylor,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Sep. 2025
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Nearly 3,000 Amazon shoppers gave the candle trio a five-star rating for their adjustable brightness, realistic flickering features, and neutral colors.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Here, played by the black actress Karen Bryson, the character is all brains and sass.—
Graham Hillard,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Sep. 2025
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At one point during NCIS' run, de Pablo's character was thought to be dead.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Self.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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