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
Tharin Pillay, Time, 4 Nov. 2025
For instance, with Venus squaring Jupiter in your sign at the beginning of the month, obligations around home and family could clash with your desire for freedom and self-focus.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 4 Nov. 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
Without temporal permanence, hallucinations inherited from their past selves are accepted as true, and can begin to compound.
—Tharin Pillay, Time, 4 Nov. 2025
For instance, with Venus squaring Jupiter in your sign at the beginning of the month, obligations around home and family could clash with your desire for freedom and self-focus.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 4 Nov. 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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Crown and dignity Catalina Ruiz Navarro, a Colombian feminist activist and journalist based in Mexico City, argued that the nature of beauty pageants like Miss Universe places women in a patriarchal position.—
Anabella González,
CNN Money,
8 Nov. 2025
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Plus, the very nature of recording your live stream of thoughts means a lot of editing later down the line.—
Orianna Rosa Royle,
Fortune,
7 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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For example, a government notice earlier this year referenced a construction project in Shaanxi province belonging to the CASC 4th Academy, which is widely known as the main contractor for solid-fuel rockets.—
Tamara Qiblawi,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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The Dolphins chose not to spend the money (or match or surpass other teams’ offers) on several solid contributors after their rookie contracts ended.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Xi’s predecessor Jiang Zemin, who served as president between 1993 and 2003, was known for his flamboyant personality, cosmopolitan flair and willingness to show off his language skills and interact with journalists.—
Chris Lau,
CNN Money,
4 Nov. 2025
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The body paint looks as if it were done with skin-tight leggings, while the television personality appears to be topless under the paint.—
Taijuan Moorman,
USA Today,
3 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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The interior designer’s Wayfair rug collection with Loloi includes so many options in neutral shades and subtle patterns that complement a variety of home styles, including modern, farmhouse, and traditional aesthetics.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
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The boots also have vivid contrast stitching that offsets the neutral shoe colors, adding a touch of personality to an otherwise versatile boot.—
Melony Forcier,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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With a more silver-forward tone than the other evergreen-heavy garlands on this list, Pottery Barn’s faux juniper option is sure to provide a welcome contrast from the rest of your holiday decor.—
Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
5 Nov. 2025
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The neutral tones and organic elements of the hotel’s 349 rooms and suites soothe the spirit and mirror the otherworldly atmosphere of the Riviera Maya.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
5 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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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
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While the watch itself is monochrome and quintessentially Genta, Michel Navas and Enrico Barbasini, the watchmakers who run La Fabrique du Temps LV, have reinterpreted his legacy, as the last two watchmakers to work directly under Genta’s guidance.—
Thor Svaboe,
Robb Report,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Smartphones and digital cameras are more sensitive to the array of colors and may be able to capture images of the auroras, even if not visible to the naked eye, according to NASA.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
6 Nov. 2025
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This year-round sneaker comes in a wide variety of colors, including this neutral blue denim, dark rose, black, red, green, light, blue, and more.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Phillips croons about a mother’s bond with her child as Swinton walks off, her character freshly wrecked by a visit with her son in prison.—
Shirley Li,
The Atlantic,
6 Nov. 2025
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Most of your favorite characters, including Will, are returning, too — just not the same actors.—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Self.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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