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
Over time, going along with what others tell you to do can lead to unhappiness and lack of self-identity.
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Angela Haupt, Time, 7 Nov. 2025
As their stories intersect like stars in a constellation, the film explores themes of self-identity and human connection before the women part ways at dawn.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 31 Oct. 2025
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.
—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
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
Angela Haupt, Time, 7 Nov. 2025
As their stories intersect like stars in a constellation, the film explores themes of self-identity and human connection before the women part ways at dawn.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 31 Oct. 2025
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.
—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
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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He was known to the university only as Justin Phillips and none of the school’s records indicated a prior identity, according to the statement.—
Tim Stelloh,
NBC news,
7 Nov. 2025
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Each image will be accompanied by personal stories exploring themes of identity and resilience.—
Sophie Williams,
Billboard,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Glenn, the clear point person in the organization as a former Jets first-round pick with a strong personality and the advantage of being hired before the GM, Darren Mougey, is in a less favorable position now.—
Mike Sando,
New York Times,
10 Nov. 2025
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Johnson told me that each character—even the repugnant ones—is a facet of his own personality.—
Anna Russell,
New Yorker,
10 Nov. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Self-identity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-identity. Accessed 26 Nov. 2025.
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