selves

noun

Definition of selvesnext
plural of self
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 Film industry titans like Polaroid and Kodak had shrunk dramatically from their heyday, becoming shells of their former selves. — Rotem Rozental, Fortune, 14 July 2026 The long-term response to disclosure is paramount; leaders must cultivate safe environments where individuals feel respected and undiminished after sharing their authentic selves, not pressuring disclosure. — Benjamin Laker, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026 One of the questions submitted by an audience member in Dallas asked the pair to think back to 2019 and give their younger selves some advice about setting out on this journey. — Angelique Jackson, Variety, 8 July 2026 In the videos, women share their transformations in which their post-divorce selves are often fitter, with clearer skin and a new wardrobe. — Madeline Mitchell, USA Today, 30 June 2026 Tribalists and traditionalists have controlled the terms of the battle, one by simplifying, the other by denying, the way privilege has shaped our compound selves. — Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2026 Film industry titans like Polaroid and Kodak had shrunk dramatically from their heyday, becoming shells of their former selves. — Rotem Rozental, The Conversation, 29 June 2026 At this school, students learn to embrace their true selves through singing. — Brittney Melton, NPR, 22 June 2026 To some degree, all grand city museums prod us to be our better selves. — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 14 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for selves
  1. natures
  2. personalities
  3. tones
  4. characters
Noun
  • The fact is often interpreted as women wanting less risk than men because of women’s natures.
    — Teresa Ghilarducci, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
  • These observations suggest that small, mysterious moons with surprisingly different natures are the source of the particles that make up the two outermost rings, and that there are probably even more undiscovered moons to add to the 29 already known around Uranus.
    — Keith Cooper, Space.com, 22 Apr. 2026
Definition of natures
Noun
  • Several members of the family have been noted personalities in arts and culture.
    — Nick Tabor, Encyclopedia Britannica, 15 July 2026
  • This artistry is perhaps most evident during character introductions, key in short fiction, when personalities must enter the page memorably enough to keep track of but quickly enough not to derail momentum.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 14 July 2026
Definition of personalities
Noun
  • This Marriott Bonvoy property lives up to the elegance and sophistication of the brand, with clean timber interiors, neutral tones and pops of sapphire.
    — Katie Lockhart, Robb Report, 16 July 2026
  • The moments of abrasiveness hit like a landslide, and when Loathe try to be pretty, the tones are even more starkly amateur and ugly.
    — Patrick Lyons, Pitchfork, 16 July 2026
Definition of tones
Noun
  • The deal allowed Premier to sell combined cruise, hotel and theme park packages and offer on-board appearances from Disney characters.
    — Christian Sylt, Fortune, 16 July 2026
  • The play explores the nuance of memory, as the characters revisit their teenage years and relationship through physical artifacts like music and artwork that defined their younger years.
    — Kristen Tauer, Footwear News, 16 July 2026
Definition of characters

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