as in natures
the set of qualities that makes a person, a group of people, or a thing different from others
some believe that it's only in times of great stress that a person's true self is revealed
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Recent Examples of selves
That’s what Trinny London’s ethos is all about — creating products and experiences that empower our customers to feel their best selves.
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Wwd Staff, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2025
Many other animals also present different selves to different members of their communities.
—Ross Andersen, The Atlantic, 7 Sep. 2025
Other sites of fierce fighting such as The Somme and Flanders quickly returned to their former selves.
—Michael Jerome Plunkett
september 5, Literary Hub, 5 Sep. 2025
In certain cases, if victims could be made to remember their humanness by a shaman, they could be brought back to their human selves.
—Bjorn Dihle, Outdoor Life, 4 Sep. 2025
Social media has significantly influenced the current generation entering the workforce, primarily by weakening character dimensions such as integrity, where people struggle with identity development and their authentic selves.
—Mary Crossan, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2025
With the help of rush coaches Bill Alverson and Brandis Bradley, the moms on the show encourage their daughters to show sororities their best selves.
—Zoey Lyttle, People.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Each has a unique strength to achieve the ultimate endeavor-not launching just another beverage but encouraging people to pursue their better selves every day.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2025
Years pass by, and Togashi and Komiya meet again as rivals on the track and reveal their true selves.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 28 Aug. 2025
Wwd Staff, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2025
Many other animals also present different selves to different members of their communities.
—Ross Andersen, The Atlantic, 7 Sep. 2025
Other sites of fierce fighting such as The Somme and Flanders quickly returned to their former selves.
—Michael Jerome Plunkett
september 5, Literary Hub, 5 Sep. 2025
In certain cases, if victims could be made to remember their humanness by a shaman, they could be brought back to their human selves.
—Bjorn Dihle, Outdoor Life, 4 Sep. 2025
Social media has significantly influenced the current generation entering the workforce, primarily by weakening character dimensions such as integrity, where people struggle with identity development and their authentic selves.
—Mary Crossan, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2025
With the help of rush coaches Bill Alverson and Brandis Bradley, the moms on the show encourage their daughters to show sororities their best selves.
—Zoey Lyttle, People.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Each has a unique strength to achieve the ultimate endeavor-not launching just another beverage but encouraging people to pursue their better selves every day.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2025
Years pass by, and Togashi and Komiya meet again as rivals on the track and reveal their true selves.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 28 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for selves
Noun
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Each of the stars has been subjected to intense scientific scrutiny over recent decades, revealing fascinating insights into their diverse natures.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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Tag fighting names are beloved for their chaotic natures, which see multiple characters popping normals, specials, or supers, and Invincible VS is no different.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
9 Aug. 2025
Noun
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There are plenty of opportunities for method dressing or showing off their personalities.—
Glamour,
Glamour,
14 Sep. 2025
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While most of us seek connection, high-conflict personalities often approach relationships as opportunities to win or control others.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Minimalism doesn’t have to mean all-white walls or capsule wardrobes in neutral tones.—
Essence,
Essence,
12 Sep. 2025
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The sunscreen comes in two shade options at Amazon (for fair-to-medium or deeper skin tones) and avoids all the typical, less-than-ideal attributes of comparable beauty buys.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Ned successfully recruits to the reporting team secondary characters such as Nicole from circulation, Detrick from advertising, Travis from sales, and Adelola and Adam from accounting.—
Michael M. Rosen,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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For many years Disney’s parks have been home to after-hours events and seasonal parties which come at an additional cost and give guests access to special fireworks shows as well as meet and greets with rare characters.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Selves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/selves. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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