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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.
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David Frum, The Atlantic, 2 Mar. 2026
The hard pill to swallow in this story is that the work of building a more stable self-concept that doesn’t depend on being chosen can only be done while single.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 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
Challenge your self-concept by stepping outside your usual role.
—Dale Whelehan, TIME, 28 Feb. 2025
David Frum, The Atlantic, 2 Mar. 2026
The hard pill to swallow in this story is that the work of building a more stable self-concept that doesn’t depend on being chosen can only be done while single.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 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
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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Grant said this year’s theme was self-image.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
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This means giving up the exalted and exaggerated idea of the West that boosts a masculinist self-image but severely constricts thought and feeling.—
Christine Smallwood,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Mar. 2026
Noun
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In The Long Game, Shane and Ilya are forced to confront their fears and insecurities — wrestling with codependency, depression, and self-perception — while trying to maintain the love that binds them.—
Destiny Jackson,
Deadline,
8 Apr. 2026
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Research by Yale epidemiologist Becca Levy indicates that those with a positive self-perception of aging lived seven and a half years longer than those with a less positive perception.—
Helen Dennis,
Daily News,
4 Apr. 2026
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“Self-concept.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-concept. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.
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