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. 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
  • Taylor aims to show that each West End neighborhood has its own distinct history and identity.
    Keely Doll, Louisville Courier Journal, 3 Oct. 2025
  • There’s plenty of season left, but the quarter mark bears significance because during this window, teams gain a better understanding of their true identity, particularly after limited preseason action.
    Mike Jones, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
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  • Oz, a former health surgeon and television personality took the helm of Medicare and Medicaid Services in April and has said the role of AI in health care will continue to expand.
    Beth Warren, Nashville Tennessean, 29 Sep. 2025
  • One day, Rodgers was in a room at the training facility, conducting a virtual video interview with ESPN personality Pat McAfee, when Dobbins popped in to razz the veteran passer.
    Nick Kosmider, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025

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“Self-identity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-identity. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.

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