as in self-concept
the way you think about yourself and your abilities or appearance
She has a positive self-image buoyed by her years of success.
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Recent Examples of self-image
Having the wealth and influence to bring together the best minds likely bolstered the self-image of Epstein, who was himself a college dropout.
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Scott Neuman, NPR, 9 Mar. 2026
From the empire of Cyrus the Great to the Safavid and the imperial era, its historical self-image is that of a major power, not a peripheral state that can be pressured by other countries.
—Abbas Al Lawati, CNN Money, 27 Feb. 2026
Your self-image as well as the way you’re perceived by others will be evolving in a major way now, and pairing faith and imagination and even letting your imagination run wild with a hefty dose of determination will translate to results in terms of greater confidence and making your mark.
—Maressa Brown, InStyle, 20 Feb. 2026
In Norway, a former prime minister was charged with corruption linked to Epstein, while a princess is also named in the files, shattering Norway’s self-image as egalitarian, high-trust, and low corruption, a Norwegian academic wrote in The Guardian.
—Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 16 Feb. 2026
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Scott Neuman, NPR, 9 Mar. 2026
From the empire of Cyrus the Great to the Safavid and the imperial era, its historical self-image is that of a major power, not a peripheral state that can be pressured by other countries.
—Abbas Al Lawati, CNN Money, 27 Feb. 2026
Your self-image as well as the way you’re perceived by others will be evolving in a major way now, and pairing faith and imagination and even letting your imagination run wild with a hefty dose of determination will translate to results in terms of greater confidence and making your mark.
—Maressa Brown, InStyle, 20 Feb. 2026
In Norway, a former prime minister was charged with corruption linked to Epstein, while a princess is also named in the files, shattering Norway’s self-image as egalitarian, high-trust, and low corruption, a Norwegian academic wrote in The Guardian.
—Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 16 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-image
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But through a series of deft legal maneuvers—joined to the ever more ambitious self-concepts of some international legal tribunals—Mauritius was able to win a second legal victory at another international tribunal, for the law of the sea.—
David Frum,
The Atlantic,
2 Mar. 2026
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When your entire self-concept is tied to a single outcome—whether that’s a funding round, a promotion, or a playoff spot—every setback becomes existential.—
Tarun Galagali,
Forbes.com,
25 Feb. 2026
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Once immersed in clinical practice, her attention centered on cosmetic dentistry and orthodontics, where precision meets emotion and subtle changes can influence confidence and self-perception.—
Sixteen Ramos,
USA Today,
9 Mar. 2026
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Johnson said depression often manifests as persistent negative self-perception, hopelessness, feelings of worthlessness and social withdrawal.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
8 Mar. 2026
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At the Fort Worth show, fans can expect a setlist that balances introspection with crowd-pleasing energy, delivered with the Neighbourhood’s signature dark-pop polish.—
Travis Pinson,
Dallas Morning News,
26 Mar. 2026
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His off-the-cuff Mount Rushmore of Jeezy hits reads like a blueprint for the residency itself—tracks that span hunger, triumph, introspection, and dominance.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
23 Mar. 2026
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