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
Changing your face and body is not necessarily a path to self-love—and neither is buying into the longevity industry’s pricey promises of quasi-extendable life.
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Marci Robin, Allure, 6 Mar. 2026
The collection is made for sharing or sneaking a few self-love treats for yourself.
—Doris Alvarez Cea, Florida Times-Union, 10 Feb. 2026
While self-love isn’t something that happens overnight, intentional practices like these can help build that sense of self over time.
—Oc Register, 10 Feb. 2026
Ribbed Coupe Glass Toast to self-love this holiday with our Ribbed Coupe Glass.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Feb. 2026
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Marci Robin, Allure, 6 Mar. 2026
The collection is made for sharing or sneaking a few self-love treats for yourself.
—Doris Alvarez Cea, Florida Times-Union, 10 Feb. 2026
While self-love isn’t something that happens overnight, intentional practices like these can help build that sense of self over time.
—Oc Register, 10 Feb. 2026
Ribbed Coupe Glass Toast to self-love this holiday with our Ribbed Coupe Glass.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-love
Noun
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One thing to keep in mind is that the bathrooms are open-concept, flowing into the bedroom and living area with no door separating the sink/vanity.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
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Clavicular is like a blend of Dorian Gray and Patrick Bateman, those fictional creations of gay authors out to probe the sinister side of male vanity.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
27 Mar. 2026
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So once again, fueled by an ego as big as his wallet, Wilson, 77, may be gearing up for another run.—
Laura Washington,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Mar. 2026
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Rather than have their payroll and egos be kindling for clubhouse dysfunction, the Dodgers have found a formula to keep their winning ways going.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
25 Mar. 2026
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The fatherly pride was audible when Wright told me Parker had taught himself enough math from YouTube to test out of his classes and into college-level ones.—
Eric Boodman,
Vulture,
25 Mar. 2026
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But more than a few of the pandemic's gray-pride cohort have returned to a life of foils, ammonia, and root touchups.—
Valerie Monroe,
Allure,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Self-love.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-love. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
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