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
Their self-image depends on being productive.
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Bybryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
These can all hurt a woman’s self-concept, which shapes identity, self-image and self-esteem.
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Helen Carefoot,
Flow Space,
4 June 2026
The Epstein revelations shattered that self-image.
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Ola Morris Innset,
The Dial,
2 June 2026
That’s where the FIFA Fan Festival entrance will be through a 65-foot heart structure, which at once signals a welcoming message to visitors from 125 countries registered to attend and harkens to the city’s self-image as the Heart of America.
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Kansas City Star,
28 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for self-image
Bybryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
These can all hurt a woman’s self-concept, which shapes identity, self-image and self-esteem.
—
Helen Carefoot,
Flow Space,
4 June 2026
The Epstein revelations shattered that self-image.
—
Ola Morris Innset,
The Dial,
2 June 2026
That’s where the FIFA Fan Festival entrance will be through a 65-foot heart structure, which at once signals a welcoming message to visitors from 125 countries registered to attend and harkens to the city’s self-image as the Heart of America.
—
Kansas City Star,
28 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for self-image
Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-image
Noun
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These can all hurt a woman’s self-concept, which shapes identity, self-image and self-esteem.
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That spirit was palpable in Demna’s debut show at Gucci, where self-concept and self-actualization seemed to come alive in a way that almost laughed at itself.
Noun
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An aftermath riddled with guilt and shame after Percy loses the love of her life, both stories on page and screen demonstrate how a single decision can reverberate across more than a decade, affecting someone’s self-perception and relationships.
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Over time, that subtly shifts self-perception.
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Your desire for solitude and introspection is strong during today’s Scorpio moon.
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His own family tree was a source of introspection.
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“Self-image.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-image. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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