selfhoods

plural of selfhood
as in identities
the set of qualities that make a person different from other people he spent a year in a monastery determining the core of his selfhood

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Noun
  • Though usually treated as separate conflicts, the wars in Cuba and the Philippines should be seen as a continuum—one that begins with two similar Cuban and Filipino poet-martyrs who shape their nations’ identities and ends with the United States entering as a savior, only to become a scourge.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 Oct. 2025
  • Dave and a rotating cast of smart, thought-provoking guests talk about their inspirations, failures, successes, fame, and identities.
    Todd Spangler, Variety, 15 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Hough competed against fellow DWTS personalities Bruno Tonioli and Jenna Johnson-Chmerkovskiy in the premiere of Celebrity Wheel of Fortune last month.
    Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 18 Oct. 2025
  • But if the plot is about swapping fortunes, the watches in the movie are about swapping personalities.
    Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 17 Oct. 2025
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“Selfhoods.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/selfhoods. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.

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