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Recent Examples of self-concept
These can all hurt a woman’s self-concept, which shapes identity, self-image and self-esteem.
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Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 4 June 2026
That spirit was palpable in Demna’s debut show at Gucci, where self-concept and self-actualization seemed to come alive in a way that almost laughed at itself.
—Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
To help maintain a stable self-concept, people selectively modify or even forget those memories that challenge their views of themselves.
—Gabrielle Principe, The Conversation, 5 May 2026
As an online representation of identity, an avatar can be similar to the user’s self-concept, entirely fictitious, or somewhere in between.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 17 Apr. 2026
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
Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 4 June 2026
That spirit was palpable in Demna’s debut show at Gucci, where self-concept and self-actualization seemed to come alive in a way that almost laughed at itself.
—Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
To help maintain a stable self-concept, people selectively modify or even forget those memories that challenge their views of themselves.
—Gabrielle Principe, The Conversation, 5 May 2026
As an online representation of identity, an avatar can be similar to the user’s self-concept, entirely fictitious, or somewhere in between.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 17 Apr. 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-concept
Noun
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The model shared a video of herself posing in a red bra and matching underwear as part of a video reflecting on her relationship with her body and self-image.—
Staff Author,
InStyle,
18 June 2026
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The portrait of America as an imperial power cuts against its self-image as a righteous cradle of democracy.—
Ta-Nehisi Coates,
Vanity Fair,
15 June 2026
Noun
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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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Over time, that subtly shifts self-perception.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Miami Herald,
29 May 2026
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“Self-concept.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-concept. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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