self-concept

noun

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as in self-image

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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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  1. self-image
  2. self-perception
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  • 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
  • But if nationalism is a hunger for prestige and preeminence, America’s self-image as the City on a Hill is nationalism in embryo.
    — Dominic Erdozain, Time, 3 July 2026
Definition of self-image
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  • 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
  • An aftermath riddled with guilt and shame after Percy loses the love of her life, both stories on page and screen demonstrate how a single decision can reverberate across more than a decade, affecting someone’s self-perception and relationships.
    — Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 11 June 2026
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“Self-concept.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-concept. Accessed 15 Jul. 2026.

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