self-aware
Britishadjective
Example Sentences
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A candidate like Jack Schlossberg, now running for Congress in Manhattan’s 12th District, is at least more self-aware of his role as salesperson than most.
From Slate • Jun. 18, 2026
When oat milk was still largely a curiosity, Oatly made a name for itself with verbose, self-aware billboards.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 16, 2026
The self-aware Salah appreciates his superstar status, and revels in what he stands for in both the footballing world and the Arabic world.
From BBC • May 23, 2026
It’s worth noting she first gained recognition in Hollywood near the tail end of the 2010s, a decade defined by confessional, antiheroic millennial dramedy in the comically self-aware vein of “Girls,” “Insecure” and “Broad City.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026
He thinks he’s in control, but he’s not clever and self-aware enough to stop himself from exploding.
From "Internment" by Samira Ahmed
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