self-expression
Americannoun
noun
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Etymology
Origin of self-expression
First recorded in 1890–95
Vocabulary lists containing self-expression
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But it was women of colour who really made manicures an accessible and fashionable form of self-expression, historians say.
From BBC ● Sep. 25, 2026
More people than ever are going under the needle as a form of self-expression: 40% of British 25-49 year-olds have at least one tattoo, according to a 2024 YouGov poll.
From BBC ● Aug. 10, 2026
They are the unwritten rules that delineate who is trying to look the part, who wants to stand out and how everyone balances professionalism with self-expression.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 6, 2026
When the founders of social media platforms and their VC backers realized self-expression could be commodified, the ad-driven, data-based new experiences were a betrayal.
From Salon ● Jun. 18, 2026
Izzy was an incredibly talented artist and treated fashion like another form of self-expression.
From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi
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