self-worth

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Recent Examples of self-worth At 27, Liu Lian began writing birthday songs as a way to affirm her existence and address her anxieties about self-worth and presence. Billboard China, Billboard, 3 Apr. 2025 In his book, Addicted to Drama: Healing Dependency on Crisis and Chaos in Yourself and Others, Dr. Scott Lyons explains that those addicted to drama often feel a heightened sense of aliveness and self-worth during chaotic moments. Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025 As Venus stations direct in Pisces the same day, love, romance, and self-worth may find their flow once more and help us to reframe our desires and align with more authentic connections. Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Apr. 2025 Beyond the immediate financial devastation, job loss shakes the very core of a person’s identity and self-worth. Alan M. Langlieb, Baltimore Sun, 31 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for self-worth
Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-worth
Noun
  • Young takes particular pride in VJMU’s identity as a Black- and Latino-owned car club, competing as a team in a sport that’s traditionally been dominated by affluent, white participants.
    Pamela Chelin, Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2025
  • Given the strong gastronomy heritage of Spain and pride in local ingredients, almost every restaurant offers local wines, as well as bars and other retail locations.
    Liz Thach, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • And Francis, the first Jesuit pope, spoke often about art, music, literature and cinema — both as instruments of evangelization and guardians of human dignity.
    Jason Farago, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2025
  • Throughout his papacy, Pope Francis spoke with clarity about the essentials of faith, mercy, joy, human dignity, and the urgency of going out to the peripheries.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Kajabi’s data shows that entrepreneurial creators make 25% more than their social-first counterparts and are 20% more likely to report higher self-confidence and self-esteem.
    Kristen Bousquet, Forbes.com, 20 Apr. 2025
  • Bradford thought Trump would respect his self-confidence; Trump instead was just mind-blown by a man putting his job on the line for no reason.
    Laura Bassett, Rolling Stone, 14 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Perhaps what was most interesting about this year’s festivities were the colors and textures that were utilized to showcase the boisterous personalities and confidence of the players.
    Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 25 Apr. 2025
  • Correlation isn’t causation, but continuity and confidence just might be contagious.
    Grant Brisbee, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2025

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“Self-worth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-worth. Accessed 4 May. 2025.

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