self-expression
Americannoun
noun
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of self-expression
First recorded in 1890–95
Vocabulary lists containing self-expression
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“Now a lot of people want self-expression out of drag. They want to portray their own artistic talent through drag, rather than just emulating someone.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 30, 2026
It is that fandom, companionship, self-expression, and immersive experiences are becoming more formalized parts of the consumption story.
From Barron's ● Apr. 11, 2026
While the documentary captures parts of the creative process that includes self-expression and personal exploration, a recurring pattern emerges of how much the conversation revolves around other people’s desires for the album.
From Salon ● Mar. 27, 2026
“That’s really when memory structures are being formed, when self-expression is being negotiated, and we found being relevant at that time is so important for being relevant for the rest of time,” Silverstein said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 25, 2026
Perhaps my writing was more an attempt at understanding than self-expression.
From "Black Boy" by Richard Wright
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