be yourself

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idiom

To act in a genuine and authentic manner, consistent with one's own character, feelings, and beliefs, rather than conforming to external pressures or imitating others.

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“I don’t want to say you can’t be yourself, but fit in.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 6, 2026

It's a feasible thing to be yourself and move in different worlds at different times and still be really good at your job.

From BBC ● Feb. 28, 2026

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