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
Still, Madrid’s governance model is integral to the club’s self-image, although few doubt that Perez has been the most influential in setting policy during his two spells as president (2000-2006 and since 2009).
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Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
These self-image issues still stick with her today.
—Ellise Shafer, Variety, 9 Oct. 2025
Still, her self-image as a not-quite actress—a conscientious objector in the age of the influencer—had stuck around.
—Emily Nussbaum, New Yorker, 8 Oct. 2025
The framing centers our self-image rather than the system’s actual operations.
—Jonny Thomson, Big Think, 8 Oct. 2025
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Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
These self-image issues still stick with her today.
—Ellise Shafer, Variety, 9 Oct. 2025
Still, her self-image as a not-quite actress—a conscientious objector in the age of the influencer—had stuck around.
—Emily Nussbaum, New Yorker, 8 Oct. 2025
The framing centers our self-image rather than the system’s actual operations.
—Jonny Thomson, Big Think, 8 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-image
Noun
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Your reputation and self-concept are on the mend this month.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 Oct. 2025
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Now, on September 29th, the First Quarter Moon rises in your sign, illuminating your identity, self-concept, and leadership style.—
Dossé-Via Trenou,
Refinery29,
29 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The designer said spring 2026 was about the complex interplay between self-perception and the gaze of others on femininity.—
Denni Hu,
Footwear News,
17 Oct. 2025
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Afterward, they were asked to rate their self-perception of their skill at Dutch, with the Dutch speakers offering independent observer ratings.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
18 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Not because this 2-2 draw at Sunderland provides cause for significant introspection.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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Flora remembered his high school experience with a mix of introspection and relief.—
Evan Moore
November 7,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Self-image.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-image. Accessed 22 Nov. 2025.
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