sense of self

noun phrase

: ideas about the type of person one really is

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In the 2017 book Self-Concept Clarity, contributors Kevin McIntyre, Brent Mattingly and Gary Lewandowski Jr. emphasize the importance of maintaining a whole sense of self while dating. Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025 Coco Jones stands tall among them, blending vocal power, vulnerability, and a bold sense of self that is impossible to ignore. Essence, 2 June 2025 Liverpool bands together in the face of tragedy Liverpool is a city with a strong sense of self and community; Scousers protect each other. Julia Andersen, CNN Money, 31 May 2025 Each episode includes a big bang of truth, a reveal that disrupts not just Chloe’s flawless façade but also pierces her own sense of self and keeps viewers guessing about what’s coming next. Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 29 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for sense of self

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“Sense of self.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sense%20of%20self. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.

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