as in vanity
an often unjustified feeling of being pleased with oneself or with one's situation or achievements
nurtured a self-love that was far greater than any affection she ever felt for another person
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Recent Examples of self-love
Kelce, who continues her ongoing partnership with Dove through a commercial that will air during the 2026 Super Bowl, learned her self-love practices through her own life experiences.
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Nicholas Rice, PEOPLE, 1 Feb. 2026
Here are some body-positive ways to practice self-compassion and self-love.
—wendy Wisner, Parents, 28 Jan. 2026
Look to Spinelli Kilcollin’s Ami collection for gifts paying tribute to lasting friendship, romance of any hue or even a tender reminder of self-love.
—Kate Matthams, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
The self-love memes are just another example of how young people are rewriting traditional values.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 21 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for self-love
Nicholas Rice, PEOPLE, 1 Feb. 2026
Here are some body-positive ways to practice self-compassion and self-love.
—wendy Wisner, Parents, 28 Jan. 2026
Look to Spinelli Kilcollin’s Ami collection for gifts paying tribute to lasting friendship, romance of any hue or even a tender reminder of self-love.
—Kate Matthams, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
The self-love memes are just another example of how young people are rewriting traditional values.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 21 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for self-love
Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-love
Noun
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Open the door to the Chamber, and you're faced with a sink, a vanity, two wardrobes, and two frosted-glass doors, behind which are a shower and a toilet.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Mar. 2026
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But gone are the days when an effective routine also meant a cluttered bathroom vanity full of products—instead of needing multiple serums, sunscreens, and moisturizers to target different results, the latest products combine SPF and anti-aging effects all in one.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
6 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The true implications of the blast marks on Russia's rocketry ego remained vague.—
Leonard David,
Space.com,
4 Mar. 2026
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In a way, their books are about male ego.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Mar. 2026
Noun
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There's so much pride in Target and there's so much excitement to get this company back to growth.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
4 Mar. 2026
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Burke oozes with pride when sharing stories about the historical restaurant, which sits in the heart of Mount Lookout Square.—
Kaycee Sloan,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
3 Mar. 2026
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“Self-love.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-love. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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