as in vanity
an often unjustified feeling of being pleased with oneself or with one's situation or achievements
nurtured a self-love that was far greater than any affection she ever felt for another person
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Recent Examples of self-love
Blending sincerity with humor and heart, this twist on The Hunchback of Notre Dame is a gorgeous tribute to self-love.
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Barry Levitt, Vulture, 21 Feb. 2025
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Her art inspires a sense of empowerment and self-love
Through her music, fashion and beauty ventures, Rihanna empowers her fans to embrace their individuality and self-confidence.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 20 Feb. 2025
But personal boundaries and dealbreakers are about self-love, not love of another.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 20 Feb. 2025
Ritual baths, in particular, are a true act of self-love.
—Stephanie Long, Essence, 15 Feb. 2025
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Barry Levitt, Vulture, 21 Feb. 2025
How to Dress Based on Your Venus Sign, According to an Astrologer
Her art inspires a sense of empowerment and self-love
Through her music, fashion and beauty ventures, Rihanna empowers her fans to embrace their individuality and self-confidence.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 20 Feb. 2025
But personal boundaries and dealbreakers are about self-love, not love of another.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 20 Feb. 2025
Ritual baths, in particular, are a true act of self-love.
—Stephanie Long, Essence, 15 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for self-love
Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-love
Noun
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Tiny Solar Homes The bathroom is nearby and contains a shower, vanity sink, and a flushing toilet.—
Adam Williams,
New Atlas,
13 Mar. 2025
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The resurgence of popular beauty looks of decades past comes at no surprise to those who grew up watching their mothers and grandmothers do their hair or paint their nails at their bathroom vanity.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
6 Mar. 2025
Noun
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So much more than a story about football players, this series takes in race, socio-economics, and what happens to outsized egos in the face of failure.—
Lisa Wong Macabasco,
Vogue,
7 Mar. 2025
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This kind of self-inquiry forces leaders to separate ego from strategy, ensuring that decisions are based on the best available information rather than past habits.—
Paola Cecchi-Dimeglio,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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Another local chef who gets to revel in both culinary and local pride is Chef Edney Gaitor, of Café Martinique.—
Kristin L. Wolfe,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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Yet, the beach culture becomes an everyday celebration of liberation, unity, and cultural pride.—
PhotoVogue,
Vogue,
12 Mar. 2025
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“Self-love.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-love. Accessed 19 Mar. 2025.
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