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Recent Examples of self-concept
But Rushdie struggles with that self-concept.
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Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 16 Jan. 2026
But your nervous system, expectations and self-concept are all shifting at once.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 13 Jan. 2026
Both Neptune and Saturn station direct in your sign, marking a massive turning point in your self-concept and spiritual evolution.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 28 Nov. 2025
Your reputation and self-concept are on the mend this month.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Oct. 2025
Ultimately, McKibben seems unable to imagine an alternative way for modern, secular life to have meaning that is not grounded in a self-concept of hyper-individuality and the false belief that technology does not already mediate every aspect of our existence.
—Literary Hub, 26 June 2025
The first-of-its-kind study surveyed 15,000 adults from around the world to establish an industry-first connection between our outward appearance, inner self-concept, and overall well-being.
—Newsweek Staff, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 June 2025
Challenge your self-concept by stepping outside your usual role.
—Dale Whelehan, TIME, 28 Feb. 2025
Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 16 Jan. 2026
But your nervous system, expectations and self-concept are all shifting at once.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 13 Jan. 2026
Both Neptune and Saturn station direct in your sign, marking a massive turning point in your self-concept and spiritual evolution.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 28 Nov. 2025
Your reputation and self-concept are on the mend this month.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Oct. 2025
Ultimately, McKibben seems unable to imagine an alternative way for modern, secular life to have meaning that is not grounded in a self-concept of hyper-individuality and the false belief that technology does not already mediate every aspect of our existence.
—Literary Hub, 26 June 2025
The first-of-its-kind study surveyed 15,000 adults from around the world to establish an industry-first connection between our outward appearance, inner self-concept, and overall well-being.
—Newsweek Staff, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 June 2025
Challenge your self-concept by stepping outside your usual role.
—Dale Whelehan, TIME, 28 Feb. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-concept
Noun
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From the empire of Cyrus the Great to the Safavid and the imperial era, its historical self-image is that of a major power, not a peripheral state that can be pressured by other countries.—
Abbas Al Lawati,
CNN Money,
27 Feb. 2026
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Your self-image as well as the way you’re perceived by others will be evolving in a major way now, and pairing faith and imagination and even letting your imagination run wild with a hefty dose of determination will translate to results in terms of greater confidence and making your mark.—
Maressa Brown,
InStyle,
20 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Some relate to self-perception and coping, such as losing confidence or not being able to face problems.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
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Tension builds through a series of squares to the change-maker planet (Uranus), some of which include Mercury, Venus and eventually the sun, disrupting conversations, relationships and self-perception in ways that feel abrupt but necessary.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
19 Jan. 2026
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“Self-concept.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-concept. Accessed 7 Mar. 2026.
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