as in identity
the set of qualities that make a person different from other people
twins making an effort to establish their separate self-identities
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Recent Examples of self-identity
For these six talented individuals, preparing for their debut was an extended process of discovery for their self-identity.
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Sara Smith, Variety, 27 Aug. 2025
There are hundreds of BLS employees for whom the integrity of the system is part of their self-identity.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 10 Aug. 2025
Create ecosystems rewarding convenience while also tapping into their self-identity.
—Lilian Raji, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025
But incongruous, anomalous, larger-than-life objects are American DNA, part of our collective self-identity.
—Chicago Tribune, 2 July 2025
Call it midlife reckoning, male menopause, or just aging with awareness, the point is emotions, energy levels, and self-identity shift.
—Shelley Zalis, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025
Johnson said the main reason why emerging adults should manage their personal brand is the connection between personal branding and self-identity.
—Eric Wood, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
But underneath the glamorous costumes (courtesy of designer Marco Marco) is a story of acceptance, self-identity and the power of community.
—Paul Grein, Billboard, 17 Apr. 2025
Awareness Awareness requires an honest understanding of your current life structure and self-identity.
—Wes Moss, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
Sara Smith, Variety, 27 Aug. 2025
There are hundreds of BLS employees for whom the integrity of the system is part of their self-identity.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 10 Aug. 2025
Create ecosystems rewarding convenience while also tapping into their self-identity.
—Lilian Raji, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025
But incongruous, anomalous, larger-than-life objects are American DNA, part of our collective self-identity.
—Chicago Tribune, 2 July 2025
Call it midlife reckoning, male menopause, or just aging with awareness, the point is emotions, energy levels, and self-identity shift.
—Shelley Zalis, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025
Johnson said the main reason why emerging adults should manage their personal brand is the connection between personal branding and self-identity.
—Eric Wood, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
But underneath the glamorous costumes (courtesy of designer Marco Marco) is a story of acceptance, self-identity and the power of community.
—Paul Grein, Billboard, 17 Apr. 2025
Awareness Awareness requires an honest understanding of your current life structure and self-identity.
—Wes Moss, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-identity
Noun
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Part 2 will pick up after Wednesday was attacked by Tyler (aka the Hyde), who was let out of Willow Hill Asylum along with the other patients after Wednesday discovered the true identity of the Avian killer.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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The shooter, a man whose identity has not been released by police, killed two people and critically injured another person.—
David Ferrara,
The Enquirer,
1 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The phenomenon of the late-night show helped some of them become personalities.—
Chris Almeida,
New Yorker,
31 Aug. 2025
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Clips of her bold personality on the stand have gone viral online, but her wigs have become a focal point, capturing the attention of both fans and lawyers in the courtroom.—
Taylor Ardrey,
USA Today,
30 Aug. 2025
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“Self-identity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-identity. Accessed 4 Sep. 2025.
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