as in pride
a reasonable or justifiable sense of one's worth or importance
getting a job and moving out of his parents' house did a lot to increase his self-respect
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Recent Examples of self-respect
Always uphold truth; self-respect comes from keeping integrity tight.
—
Magi Helena, Dallas Morning News, 15 Feb. 2026
Your money can stretch further while your self-respect stays strong and steady.
—Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 13 Feb. 2026
This means by which unification takes place, by which forgiveness is possible, by which mercy arrives, by which self-respect is regained is via the transference of humiliation to a plastic black form.
—Literary Hub, 3 Feb. 2026
That happens through predictable acts of self-respect, rather than just affirmations.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Value yourself — self-respect guides smarter choices.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 26 Jan. 2026
Productivity hits different when it’s rooted in self-respect.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 18 Jan. 2026
Here, the love planet sees (and shows us) the beauty of consistency, loyalty and long-term investments, whether that’s choosing self-respect or fully committing to a partner.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 15 Jan. 2026
Partnerships become clearer as messenger Mercury informs your relationships, while expansive Jupiter highlights your identity needs and self-respect.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 14 Jan. 2026
Magi Helena, Dallas Morning News, 15 Feb. 2026
Your money can stretch further while your self-respect stays strong and steady.
—Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 13 Feb. 2026
This means by which unification takes place, by which forgiveness is possible, by which mercy arrives, by which self-respect is regained is via the transference of humiliation to a plastic black form.
—Literary Hub, 3 Feb. 2026
That happens through predictable acts of self-respect, rather than just affirmations.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Value yourself — self-respect guides smarter choices.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 26 Jan. 2026
Productivity hits different when it’s rooted in self-respect.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 18 Jan. 2026
Here, the love planet sees (and shows us) the beauty of consistency, loyalty and long-term investments, whether that’s choosing self-respect or fully committing to a partner.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 15 Jan. 2026
Partnerships become clearer as messenger Mercury informs your relationships, while expansive Jupiter highlights your identity needs and self-respect.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 14 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-respect
Noun
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Even when working within the constraints of Interior’s own misguided directive, there is an obvious exception that would apply to the pride flag flown at Stonewall, which is for flags that provide historical context.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
11 Feb. 2026
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Marie takes great pride in their work and values the opportunity to contribute.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The coalition led by Abubakar and Obi may yet figure out a maneuver and policy outlook that commands Nigerians’ attention and confidence.—
Alexander Onukwue,
semafor.com,
16 Feb. 2026
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Students who experience high-quality civic education are more likely to complete college and develop employable skills, vote, discuss current issues, speak in public with confidence, contact public officials and volunteer in their communities to address issues of common concern.—
Erin Carlson Mast,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Feb. 2026
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“Self-respect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-respect. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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