as in identity
the set of qualities that make a person different from other people
twins making an effort to establish their separate self-identities
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Recent Examples of self-identity
Create ecosystems rewarding convenience while also tapping into their self-identity.
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Lilian Raji, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025
But incongruous, anomalous, larger-than-life objects are American DNA, part of our collective self-identity.
—Chicago Tribune, 2 July 2025
Call it midlife reckoning, male menopause, or just aging with awareness, the point is emotions, energy levels, and self-identity shift.
—Shelley Zalis, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025
Johnson said the main reason why emerging adults should manage their personal brand is the connection between personal branding and self-identity.
—Eric Wood, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
But underneath the glamorous costumes (courtesy of designer Marco Marco) is a story of acceptance, self-identity and the power of community.
—Paul Grein, Billboard, 17 Apr. 2025
Awareness Awareness requires an honest understanding of your current life structure and self-identity.
—Wes Moss, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
These include examining one's self-identity, structuring new schedules, expanding social circles and, in short, continuing to grow.
—Russ Wiles, USA Today, 7 Apr. 2025
Of course, Rick’s entire self-identity will turn out to be false.
—Eliana Dockterman, Time, 7 Apr. 2025
Lilian Raji, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025
But incongruous, anomalous, larger-than-life objects are American DNA, part of our collective self-identity.
—Chicago Tribune, 2 July 2025
Call it midlife reckoning, male menopause, or just aging with awareness, the point is emotions, energy levels, and self-identity shift.
—Shelley Zalis, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025
Johnson said the main reason why emerging adults should manage their personal brand is the connection between personal branding and self-identity.
—Eric Wood, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
But underneath the glamorous costumes (courtesy of designer Marco Marco) is a story of acceptance, self-identity and the power of community.
—Paul Grein, Billboard, 17 Apr. 2025
Awareness Awareness requires an honest understanding of your current life structure and self-identity.
—Wes Moss, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
These include examining one's self-identity, structuring new schedules, expanding social circles and, in short, continuing to grow.
—Russ Wiles, USA Today, 7 Apr. 2025
Of course, Rick’s entire self-identity will turn out to be false.
—Eliana Dockterman, Time, 7 Apr. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-identity
Noun
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Because of blood revenge, there were not many men left, so then a girl was chosen to carry on a male identity.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Aug. 2025
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All different types of people, including people like me, who were struggling with their identity.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
6 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Their relationships and personalities come through on-screen.—
Scott Greenstone,
NPR,
7 Aug. 2025
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Do all managers lead the same way—or is your culture dependent on personality?—
Leyda Lazo,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Self-identity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-identity. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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