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
From unspoken racial dynamics, like Sid rejecting Tia in favor of her white friends, to the economic worries that become entwined with her self-image, Sid’s precarious new social position rests on a knife’s edge.
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Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 15 Mar. 2026
Having the wealth and influence to bring together the best minds likely bolstered the self-image of Epstein, who was himself a college dropout.
—Scott Neuman, NPR, 9 Mar. 2026
From the empire of Cyrus the Great to the Safavid and the imperial era, its historical self-image is that of a major power, not a peripheral state that can be pressured by other countries.
—Abbas Al Lawati, CNN Money, 27 Feb. 2026
Your self-image as well as the way you’re perceived by others will be evolving in a major way now, and pairing faith and imagination and even letting your imagination run wild with a hefty dose of determination will translate to results in terms of greater confidence and making your mark.
—Maressa Brown, InStyle, 20 Feb. 2026
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Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 15 Mar. 2026
Having the wealth and influence to bring together the best minds likely bolstered the self-image of Epstein, who was himself a college dropout.
—Scott Neuman, NPR, 9 Mar. 2026
From the empire of Cyrus the Great to the Safavid and the imperial era, its historical self-image is that of a major power, not a peripheral state that can be pressured by other countries.
—Abbas Al Lawati, CNN Money, 27 Feb. 2026
Your self-image as well as the way you’re perceived by others will be evolving in a major way now, and pairing faith and imagination and even letting your imagination run wild with a hefty dose of determination will translate to results in terms of greater confidence and making your mark.
—Maressa Brown, InStyle, 20 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-image
Noun
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To help maintain a stable self-concept, people selectively modify or even forget those memories that challenge their views of themselves.—
Gabrielle Principe,
The Conversation,
5 May 2026
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As an online representation of identity, an avatar can be similar to the user’s self-concept, entirely fictitious, or somewhere in between.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
17 Apr. 2026
Noun
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In The Long Game, Shane and Ilya are forced to confront their fears and insecurities — wrestling with codependency, depression, and self-perception — while trying to maintain the love that binds them.—
Destiny Jackson,
Deadline,
8 Apr. 2026
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Research by Yale epidemiologist Becca Levy indicates that those with a positive self-perception of aging lived seven and a half years longer than those with a less positive perception.—
Helen Dennis,
Daily News,
4 Apr. 2026
Noun
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McLarty and Walker shift from depressive introspection to giggling reminiscences.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
4 May 2026
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The color symbolizes introspection, mental clarity, tranquility, open communication, and compassion.—
Sophie Flaxman,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Self-image.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-image. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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