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
This new season promises to stay true to its roots of giving preschoolers fresh insights and teaching them to be their smartest, strongest, and kindest selves.
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Sarah Scott, Parents, 3 Nov. 2025
The San Francisco 49ers certainly don't look like their normal selves.
—Matthew Schmidt, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
Watch our natural selves in behind-the-scenes content, not just our serious stage presence.
—Billboard Korea, Billboard, 29 Oct. 2025
With a more complete team, the Ravens looked much more like their usual selves, romping to a 30-16 victory in which every facet of the team shone.
—Ben Morse, CNN Money, 29 Oct. 2025
Anyway, the texting sequences in this film, with words popping up onscreen while the characters heatedly speak the dialogue in voice-over as their quiet physical selves calmly tap away on their phones, are amazing.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 24 Oct. 2025
These aren’t a reflection of their true selves.
—Angela Haupt, Time, 16 Oct. 2025
As the next installation on the TRACK series, this book shines a light on those who steer the lives of young people toward their fullest selves daily.
—Lynnette Nicholas, Essence, 9 Oct. 2025
To be our best selves in the defence of the bravest people in the world.
—Lindsay Kimble, PEOPLE, 5 Oct. 2025
Sarah Scott, Parents, 3 Nov. 2025
The San Francisco 49ers certainly don't look like their normal selves.
—Matthew Schmidt, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
Watch our natural selves in behind-the-scenes content, not just our serious stage presence.
—Billboard Korea, Billboard, 29 Oct. 2025
With a more complete team, the Ravens looked much more like their usual selves, romping to a 30-16 victory in which every facet of the team shone.
—Ben Morse, CNN Money, 29 Oct. 2025
Anyway, the texting sequences in this film, with words popping up onscreen while the characters heatedly speak the dialogue in voice-over as their quiet physical selves calmly tap away on their phones, are amazing.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 24 Oct. 2025
These aren’t a reflection of their true selves.
—Angela Haupt, Time, 16 Oct. 2025
As the next installation on the TRACK series, this book shines a light on those who steer the lives of young people toward their fullest selves daily.
—Lynnette Nicholas, Essence, 9 Oct. 2025
To be our best selves in the defence of the bravest people in the world.
—Lindsay Kimble, PEOPLE, 5 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for selves
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But, as Walken observes, there was strength in those natures that cemented the foundation of Anne and Jerry's relationships.—
Mekishana Pierre,
Entertainment Weekly,
17 Oct. 2025
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The track seemed to play on Williams’ fandom for the music icon, while also drawing comparisons between their outspoken natures.—
Sophie Williams,
Billboard,
10 Oct. 2025
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Since welcoming the twins, Sidibe has been candid online about her and Frankel's parenting journey — from flying with two babies to attending swimming lessons and discovering each of the twins' unique personalities.—
Rachel Raposas,
PEOPLE,
1 Nov. 2025
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The characters are all different, but the contrast in personalities was similar.—
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor,
New York Times,
31 Oct. 2025
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Set against a backdrop of ivory and sand tones, the elegant furnishings employ elevated silhouettes and textured fabrics, while the cobalt blue chef’s kitchen brings an unexpected vibrancy to the open-living layout.—
Gabriela Ulloa,
Architectural Digest,
25 Oct. 2025
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To achieve professional-looking velvet nails, keep in mind that the most intense tones (such as reds, greens, or blues amplify the depth), while in soft colors like gray, beige or powdered pink, the texture becomes more discreet but just as elegant.—
Laura Solla,
Glamour,
25 Oct. 2025
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Gretchen follows many unsavory characters on Instagram, including Tucker Carlson, Joe Rogan, and Ben Carson.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
31 Oct. 2025
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The characters are all different, but the contrast in personalities was similar.—
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor,
New York Times,
31 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Selves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/selves. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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