be yourself is not in our dictionary (yet). Here's what it could mean:
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Example Sentences
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“Then at some point I was like, ‘Just be yourself.’
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 3, 2025
He was like, “I think you’re just trying to get the part. Don’t try to get the part. Just be yourself, because nobody can be you.”
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 10, 2024
Thesaurus
Possible Synonyms
- let your freak flag fly
- act naturally
- do you
- keep it real
- follow your own north star
Possible Antonyms
Words in our thesaurus
other words
- being extra
- people-pleasing
- be fake
- wear a mask
- be a poser
