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noun

ˈself How to pronounce self (audio)
Definition of selfnext
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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adjective

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
Noun
The robot is designed as a general-purpose platform capable of handling a broad range of applications and improving through self-reinforcement from real-world experience. — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 8 Sep. 2026 Among the British elites who came of age in the second half of the nineteenth century, less than half listed any recreations at all, perhaps showing that leisure activities weren’t a terribly important part of self-presentation for this group. — Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 8 Sep. 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 See All Example Sentences for self
Recent Examples of Synonyms for self
  1. nature
  2. solid
  3. personality
  4. neutral
  5. tone
  6. monochrome
  7. colors
  8. character
Noun
  • But the high-end talent in Atlanta’s farm system isn’t quite ready for the majors, especially given the plug-and-play nature of the starting lineup.
    — Andy McCullough, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Through all of the animosity from the crowd, one that Matthews noted as particularly hostile, the up-and-down nature of the game and the spotlight Chesney brought to his team, the players appeared to be collected and poised.
    — Connor Dullinger, Los Angeles Times, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of nature
Adjective
  • Organic chemistry targets scale Unlike batteries that store energy in solid electrodes, flow batteries keep their energy-storing electrolytes in external tanks.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 12 Sep. 2026
  • But then again, Enzo Maresca’s side have won three out of three and dug out a solid away victory in the Champions League in midweek.
    — Duncan Alexander, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of solid
Noun
  • His teammates see his personality, his ability to laugh at himself, his sarcasm, his dry wit.
    — Colton Pouncy, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Of course, the trend has to align with the brand’s existing values, and Pandora consumers have long used charms to express their interests and personalities.
    — Lucy Maguire, Vogue, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of personality
Adjective
  • Since then, the Big Ten has appointed a neutral clock operator, instead of one appointed by the home team.
    — Austin Meek, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Winfrey has a more subdued take on footwear, her choices consisting of neutral tones with the occasional leopard or snakeskin.
    — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of neutral
Noun
  • Notes on the investigation obtained by the Courant show witnesses who were interviewed said Plessy Cloud spoke only in a respectful tone and that no voices were raised, nor were any profanities heard.
    — Helen I. Bennett, Hartford Courant, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Witkoff on Saturday appeared to strike a particularly warm tone during the meeting with Putin.
    — Chantal Da Silva, NBC news, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of tone
Adjective
  • For something more monochrome, a white sneaker keeps the whole outfit in one tonal family.
    — Pooja Mistry, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
  • If the answer was too monochrome, the company’s policy could draw legal liability and even an investigation from the federal government.
    — Wendy R. Anderson, Washington Post, 10 July 2026
Definition of monochrome
Noun
  • Precious little of anything survives from a millennium ago, let alone textile, let alone narrative textile, hundreds of feet of it, unfolding in scene after scene with the colors still crisp.
    — John Phipps, New Yorker, 5 Sep. 2026
  • With four colors and a 100 percent suede upper, this shoe is ideal for jetsetting, running post-workout errands, and everything in between.
    — Essence Wiley, InStyle, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of colors
Noun
  • That dichotomy surely reflected, consciously or not on Schubert’s part, the circumstances of his life and contradictions of his character.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 Sep. 2026
  • Row 34 is exceptional for its updates to New England seafood that revise original classics without losing their character.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of character

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“Self.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self. Accessed 13 Sep. 2026.

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