SELF-IDENTITY Synonyms: 22 Similar and Opposite Words

self-identity

noun

ˌself-ī-ˈden-tə-tē

Definition of self-identity

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 The hand clap is also a form of prideful self-identity in public spaces that marks them clearly and unashamedly within Indian society as hijras. — Charles Preston, Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 May 2026 The 2026 Wagner New Play Festival kicks off today at UC San Diego, with three new works by MFA plywriting candidates on topics ranging from caveman romance to self-identity to an eerie high school ritual. — Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026 Denver artist Sammy Seung-min Lee’s work has always been about her journey toward understanding self-identity — or the impossibility of that task for so many people who experience the privilege and pain of being caught between cultures. — Ray Mark Rinaldi, Denver Post, 13 Apr. 2026 The law discriminates based on viewpoint, permitting expressions of acceptance and support for a client’s self-identity while forbidding expressions that attempt to change it. — Kevin Cope, The Conversation, 3 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for self-identity

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Noun

The characters seem to represent facets of brakence’s identity, while the songs on marroW blur the line between diegetic worldbuilding and glimpses of his real life.

— Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 29 Oct. 2026
Over the next two years, Sguros allegedly personally paid property taxes and a water utility account while both remained in West’s name and used West’s identity on a city building permit application, the affidavit said.

— Angie DiMichele, Sun Sentinel, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of identity

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Behind the scenes, Chicago historian and media personality Studs Terkel played an integral role, acting as a guide for Mitchell.

— Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2026
Behind the scenes, Muse uses a collection of digital notes and instructions to guide its personality, actions and memory, all of which can be reviewed, edited and deleted.

— Marty Swant, Washington Post, 27 Oct. 2026

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