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
Choosing a real destination that honors market realities is an act of self-respect.
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Daren Smith,
IndieWire,
24 June 2026
Recognition is nice, but self-respect is everything, Scorpio.
—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
19 June 2026
That question should be asked with urgency, skepticism and civic self-respect.
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Christos Korgan,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2026
The pic is billed as being a feel-good story about music, self-respect, friendship, and the price of ambition.
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Anthony D'alessandro,
Deadline,
23 Apr. 2026
Ground your choices in self-respect.
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Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
6 Apr. 2026
Varley’s got a lot of self-respect.
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Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
3 Mar. 2026
The masses, demeaned and starved, see in tyranny a tantalizing elixir of equality and self-respect, which will liberate them from élite domination and deliver them from want and anxieties.
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Anand Gopal,
New Yorker,
28 Feb. 2026
Always uphold truth; self-respect comes from keeping integrity tight.
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Magi Helena,
Dallas Morning News,
15 Feb. 2026
Daren Smith,
IndieWire,
24 June 2026
Recognition is nice, but self-respect is everything, Scorpio.
—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
19 June 2026
That question should be asked with urgency, skepticism and civic self-respect.
—
Christos Korgan,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2026
The pic is billed as being a feel-good story about music, self-respect, friendship, and the price of ambition.
—
Anthony D'alessandro,
Deadline,
23 Apr. 2026
Ground your choices in self-respect.
—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
6 Apr. 2026
Varley’s got a lot of self-respect.
—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
3 Mar. 2026
The masses, demeaned and starved, see in tyranny a tantalizing elixir of equality and self-respect, which will liberate them from élite domination and deliver them from want and anxieties.
—
Anand Gopal,
New Yorker,
28 Feb. 2026
Always uphold truth; self-respect comes from keeping integrity tight.
—
Magi Helena,
Dallas Morning News,
15 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-respect
Noun
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There was no plan, no standoff between gang rivals, no battle for pride and respect at 10th and K streets, Mtula Payton’s attorney told jurors Wednesday.
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Aside from hotel-quality designs, the bedding brand takes pride in their fair-trade practices and non-toxic materials, and has earned Fair Trade Certified and Global Organic Textile Standards (GOTS) seals.
Noun
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While bouncing between the G League and the NBA, James worked with coaches on developing his shooting confidence, quick decision-making and defensive ability.
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The emotional Moon squaring disciplined Saturn this morning tests timing and boundaries, yet Leo’s warmth helps restore confidence as the day unfolds.
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“Self-respect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-respect. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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