as in self-concept
the way you think about yourself and your abilities or appearance
She has a positive self-image buoyed by her years of success.
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Recent Examples of self-image
Reviewing the apocalyptic drama’s latest installment, IndieWire’s Ben Travers analyzed how Ellie’s road to revenge might impact her self-image.
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Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 2 May 2025
Even his wave was measured and respectful, not the sweeping gesture of a leader with a hyperbolic self-image.
—Eli Amdur, Forbes.com, 26 Apr. 2025
This defensive response often stems from the transgressor feeling that offering a sincere apology would undermine their self-image or sense of pride.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025
Bandura’s research showed that people tend to reframe or rationalize their actions to protect their self-image, even when the facts suggest otherwise.
—Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes.com, 5 Apr. 2025
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Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 2 May 2025
Even his wave was measured and respectful, not the sweeping gesture of a leader with a hyperbolic self-image.
—Eli Amdur, Forbes.com, 26 Apr. 2025
This defensive response often stems from the transgressor feeling that offering a sincere apology would undermine their self-image or sense of pride.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025
Bandura’s research showed that people tend to reframe or rationalize their actions to protect their self-image, even when the facts suggest otherwise.
—Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes.com, 5 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-image
Noun
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In other words, your self-concept even shapes what feels worth wanting.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
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Over a series of four experiments testing self-esteem and self-concept clarity, researchers determined that individuals with low self-esteem had less clarity and certainty in their self-concept, which led to unstable and inconsistent confidence.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
22 Apr. 2025
Noun
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This re-translation of self-perception is crucial for healing.—
Charles C. Daniels,
CNBC,
13 June 2025
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Research even suggests that delaying goal failure, rather than giving in immediately when you’re tempted to engage in a behavior that defeats your goals, helps maintain a positive self-perception of self-control.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
9 June 2025
Noun
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Jupiter's transit through Cancer sparks conversations and creativity, but Saturn in Aries encourages more introspection and solitude to gain deeper insights.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
14 June 2025
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The 2023 revelations about Brand led to much anger and entertainment industry introspection.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
30 May 2025
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“Self-image.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-image. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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