How to Use self-expression in a Sentence

self-expression

noun
  • And as always, style and self-expression played a big part in this project.
    — Brooke Bobb, Vogue, 1 Sep. 2023
  • Hot With a Vengeance shows why beauty should be a tool of self-expression, not self-hate.
    — Shannon Carlin, TIME, 27 June 2024
  • But from the beginning, this has all been a project in self-expression.
    — Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 18 Oct. 2024
  • Her drive for self-expression is wrapped up in a need to assert the fact of her existence.
    — Vulture, 23 Oct. 2023
  • By the end of the month, Mercury in Scorpio will ignite your fifth house of love, passion and self-expression.
    — Valerie Mesa, People.com, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Look to the full moon in your sign on the 15th for clarity around your personal brand and self-expression.
    — Valerie Mesa, People.com, 1 Dec. 2024
  • Blame it on the state of the world and our collective craving for self-expression through fashion that feels loud and alive.
    — Ruhama Wolle, Glamour, 26 Mar. 2025
  • How important is style and self-expression to you on the daily?
    — Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 17 Apr. 2025
  • The suit is a tool of self-expression in their view and it’s often worn with knits in cashmere or silk to offer a more relaxed look.
    — Luisa Zargani, WWD, 23 Sep. 2024
  • This is an important time to clear space in your life that will add an extra boost of self-expression for your next turn around the sun.
    — Jacqueline Tempera, Women's Health, 30 June 2023
  • Her ability to sing is her self-expression that frees her.
    — Devan Coggan, EW.com, 4 May 2023
  • Like spare gallery walls, white kitchens can be ideal backdrops for self-expression.
    — The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Mar. 2025
  • The eclectic evening highlighted what is at the core of both Mosshart's artistry and Lotan's design ethos: fearless self-expression.
    — Gaby Keiderling, Vogue, 28 Mar. 2025
  • Like the original, the Bel-Air characters use their fashion as a form of self-expression.
    — Anaja I. Smith, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Mar. 2023
  • Romance, artistry, and self-expression are all calling your name.
    — Colin Bedell, Them, 9 Jan. 2025
  • Launching in 2024, the brand is a blend between self-expression and self-care, and offers decadent lip care for daily wear.
    — India Espy-Jones, Essence, 13 Dec. 2023
  • Sometimes the self is the least interesting part of self-expression.
    — Stephanie Zacharek, TIME, 6 Oct. 2023
  • Joan uses music as a tool for growth, healing, and self-expression.
    — Jennifer Pierce, USA Today, 7 May 2025
  • Instead of a form of self-expression, hair becomes a source of loss, frustration and longing.
    — Nathan Kattapuram, Baltimore Sun, 19 Mar. 2025
  • Today’s new moon falls in Taurus, prompting you to rethink your style of self-expression.
    — USA TODAY, 7 May 2024
  • Others, however, were outraged by the show of self-expression in the form of a sheer dress that left very little to the imagination.
    — Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 5 Feb. 2025
  • Instead, she's used art as a form of relaxation and self-expression in her rise to fame and journey of finding herself.
    — Alicia Vrajlal, refinery29.com, 7 June 2023
  • Beyoncé also opened up to Essence about the beauty of self-care and self-expression.
    — Jackie Fields, Peoplemag, 20 Feb. 2024
  • Hamilton has been deeply influenced by the world of fashion and its powerful role in self-expression since a very young age.
    — Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Apr. 2025
  • Creatives tend to thrive in environments where self-expression is the norm, from bold personal style to unique points of view.
    — Marissa Andrada, Rolling Stone, 7 Jan. 2025
  • Lastly, the Create group, which is made up of men who are creative with a makeup palette and use makeup as self-expression.
    — Benedict Browne, Robb Report, 1 Feb. 2024
  • Burning Man is an event of self-expression that culminates in the torching of a 40-foot effigy.
    — Mirna Alsharif, NBC News, 2 Sep. 2023
  • Nail art has long been a form of self-expression, but for athletes at the 2024 Olympics, manicures are the trendiest way to represent their home countries.
    — Hannah Malach, WWD, 6 Aug. 2024
  • What used to be genuine self-expression has become performance.
    — Tom Rogers, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 May 2025
  • The forthcoming summer ushers in a season where bold self-expression is paramount to garnering connections while leaning into the carefree nature of the season.
    — Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 23 May 2025

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