as in self-image
the idea that you have about the kind of person you are
People's self-perceptions are often very different from the way other people perceive them.
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The series explores themes of transformation and self-perception through the lens of Japan’s booming aesthetic medicine sector.
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 10 Aug. 2025
The experience of weight discrimination shaped more than just self-perception.
—Laura Clawson, JSTOR Daily, 5 Aug. 2025
Audio beautifully conveys an exceptional portrayal of Yury’s and Volodya’s evolving self-perceptions amid the homophobia of their surroundings.
—Audiofile Magazine
july 31, Literary Hub, 31 July 2025
Be honest and forthright, because your Leo horoscope for August 2025 begins with Leo season strengthening your first house of selfhood, self-perception, and identity.
—Liz Simmons, StyleCaster, 28 July 2025
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 10 Aug. 2025
The experience of weight discrimination shaped more than just self-perception.
—Laura Clawson, JSTOR Daily, 5 Aug. 2025
Audio beautifully conveys an exceptional portrayal of Yury’s and Volodya’s evolving self-perceptions amid the homophobia of their surroundings.
—Audiofile Magazine
july 31, Literary Hub, 31 July 2025
Be honest and forthright, because your Leo horoscope for August 2025 begins with Leo season strengthening your first house of selfhood, self-perception, and identity.
—Liz Simmons, StyleCaster, 28 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-perception
Noun
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Haneline hopes that teachers, students and other parents can use the affirmations in their daily lives to help build confidence and a stronger self-image.—
Meredith Wilshere,
PEOPLE,
21 Sep. 2025
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Leaders who equate optimism with strength may filter out negative information to preserve their self-image.—
Benjamin Laker,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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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
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“Self-perception.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-perception. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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