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
Transgender students pick which bathroom to use based on their self-identity when middle school students change their clothes for physical education class, Bourne said.
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Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Seeking punishment for a pre-existing (probably Oedipal) feeling of shame and inadequacy, some of the incarcerated seek a reality that fits their self-identity.
—Adam Solomons, IndieWire, 5 Sep. 2025
However, these actions often lead to regret, resentment and a loss of self-identity.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
For these six talented individuals, preparing for their debut was an extended process of discovery for their self-identity.
—Sara Smith, Variety, 27 Aug. 2025
There are hundreds of BLS employees for whom the integrity of the system is part of their self-identity.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 10 Aug. 2025
But incongruous, anomalous, larger-than-life objects are American DNA, part of our collective self-identity.
—Chicago Tribune, 2 July 2025
Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Seeking punishment for a pre-existing (probably Oedipal) feeling of shame and inadequacy, some of the incarcerated seek a reality that fits their self-identity.
—Adam Solomons, IndieWire, 5 Sep. 2025
However, these actions often lead to regret, resentment and a loss of self-identity.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
For these six talented individuals, preparing for their debut was an extended process of discovery for their self-identity.
—Sara Smith, Variety, 27 Aug. 2025
There are hundreds of BLS employees for whom the integrity of the system is part of their self-identity.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 10 Aug. 2025
But incongruous, anomalous, larger-than-life objects are American DNA, part of our collective self-identity.
—Chicago Tribune, 2 July 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-identity
Noun
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The Santa Clara County Medical Examiner-Coroner’s Office will release the man’s identity after it is confirmed and his next of kin is notified.—
Jason Green,
Mercury News,
17 Oct. 2025
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Spike Lee’s School Daze dives deep into life at a historically Black college during Homecoming week, where fraternity and sorority members clash over politics, privilege, and identity.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
16 Oct. 2025
Noun
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One of Fox’s most prominent sports media personalities may be leaving the company to start a new media venture.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
13 Oct. 2025
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Few breweries have as much personality as Big Lug, helmed by owner Eddie Sahm and head brewer Tyler Chippa.—
Bradley Hohulin,
IndyStar,
13 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Self-identity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-identity. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.
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