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
The other issue on fans’ minds this weekend is whether La Familia, Inter Miami’s ardent fan group, will be back to its usual noisy, spirited selves Sunday after staging an 85-minute silent protest during last Sunday’s 2-0 win over the Portland Timbers.
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Michelle Kaufman
may 22, Miami Herald, 22 May 2026
The Parks and Recreation star appeared on Wednesday's episode of the late-night series for an extended segment in which Stephen Colbert finally submitted himself to his infamous questionnaire, which he's spent years telling guests is scientifically designed to reveal their true selves.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 21 May 2026
Social media has been a driver of FOMO as people showcase their best selves (with the right people at the right places) on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok.
—Jann E. Freed, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
Even people who try to be their authentic selves on social media, sharing things about their lives, still have some kind of a guard up.
—Glamour, 18 May 2026
When a devastating cancer diagnosis forces them back together, all three gather in Sheva’s childhood home, where they are confronted — quite literally — by their younger selves.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 15 May 2026
Feisty about current events, sensitive about mental health, and musically prone to prettiness and brazenness in about equal measure, Williams is bringing all of her best selves, two-decades-and-change into her career.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 15 May 2026
Unlike prerecorded videos, live streams allow creators to showcase their authentic selves.
—Adam Rumanek, Rolling Stone, 15 May 2026
The Chiefs staggered throughout the campaign and looked like a husk of their usual, dominant selves.
—Tim Graham, New York Times, 15 May 2026
Michelle Kaufman
may 22, Miami Herald, 22 May 2026
The Parks and Recreation star appeared on Wednesday's episode of the late-night series for an extended segment in which Stephen Colbert finally submitted himself to his infamous questionnaire, which he's spent years telling guests is scientifically designed to reveal their true selves.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 21 May 2026
Social media has been a driver of FOMO as people showcase their best selves (with the right people at the right places) on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok.
—Jann E. Freed, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
Even people who try to be their authentic selves on social media, sharing things about their lives, still have some kind of a guard up.
—Glamour, 18 May 2026
When a devastating cancer diagnosis forces them back together, all three gather in Sheva’s childhood home, where they are confronted — quite literally — by their younger selves.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 15 May 2026
Feisty about current events, sensitive about mental health, and musically prone to prettiness and brazenness in about equal measure, Williams is bringing all of her best selves, two-decades-and-change into her career.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 15 May 2026
Unlike prerecorded videos, live streams allow creators to showcase their authentic selves.
—Adam Rumanek, Rolling Stone, 15 May 2026
The Chiefs staggered throughout the campaign and looked like a husk of their usual, dominant selves.
—Tim Graham, New York Times, 15 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for selves
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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
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Last month, a Los Angeles jury found social media giants Meta and Google failed to warn children about the addictive natures of their platforms.—
Drew Aunkst,
CBS News,
21 Apr. 2026
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Those keen on his appointment may well hope his approach to managing the squad’s difficult personalities can unlock a more effective way of motivating Madrid’s galacticos to put in the hard yards.—
Guillermo Rai,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
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One by one, many of the network’s most prominent on-air personalities have made their displeasure known, sinking morale among the rank-and-file and prompting leaks and internal frustration.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
28 May 2026
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Warm colors glow on one side, cooler tones on the other, transforming the space throughout the day.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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Speaking of, Blue Ballet is home to shades of blue, too, as well as some pink and orange tones.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
27 May 2026
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The singer has voiced several other iconic characters, including Simba in Disney’s 2019 live-action Lion King movie and Yoshi in The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, which premiered in April 2026.—
Joyann Jeffrey,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
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Janet shares a lot of scenes with different characters, like Robbie (Morris), Lonnie (Abraham Popoola) or even Frankie (Cary Christopher), the little boy who’s friendly with Ben.—
Maira Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Selves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/selves. Accessed 31 May. 2026.
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