self-concept

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Recent Examples of self-concept But through a series of deft legal maneuvers—joined to the ever more ambitious self-concepts of some international legal tribunals—Mauritius was able to win a second legal victory at another international tribunal, for the law of the sea. David Frum, The Atlantic, 2 Mar. 2026 But Rushdie struggles with that self-concept. Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 16 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 See All Example Sentences for self-concept
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Noun
  • YouTube comedian Bo Burnham directs this empathetic portrait of Kayla (Elsie Fisher), an insecure adolescent who posts motivational vlogs on YouTube while privately struggling with her self-image and burgeoning sexuality.
    Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 15 July 2026
  • The gratuitous act obliterates both his self-image and his indecision, sparking not just a split with Irène but a total rupture with the social fabric of his present life.
    Richard Brody, New Yorker, 9 July 2026
Noun
  • Identity shifts are common as work defines many, requiring time to build new self-perceptions.
    Andrew Rosen, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
  • Moreover, the effects of this scrutity bled into my personal life, significantly affecting my self-esteem and self-perception throughout my young adulthood.
    Megan Gandy, The Conversation, 1 July 2026

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“Self-concept.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-concept. Accessed 25 Jul. 2026.

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