self-described
Americanadjective
Example Sentences
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Thereafter, he became a self-described “crony and confidant,” despite McMurtry’s guardedness.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026
Former Imagineer Nikkolas Smith, a self-described “artivist,” imbued his Legacy Tower in Downtown Disney with hidden meaning.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2026
A self-described "Mrs just-in-case", she had a lot packed for her five-night stay.
From BBC • Mar. 11, 2026
Winnie the Pooh, the self-described bear of "very little brain" who has charmed generations with his homespun and heartfelt wisdom, is turning 100.
From Barron's • Mar. 10, 2026
In her bio she’s a self-described “bookworm obsessed with all things Scorpius Hawthorne,” and this common link is probably why she’s reaching out.
From "They Both Die at the End" by Adam Silvera
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