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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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
But she added that it can also play an important role in children's lives "by supporting communication, self-expression, access to information, participation, play, and connection with communities and support networks".
From BBC ● May 29, 2026
“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
They could not consider the human scalp an appropriate palette for self-expression, could not own a rainbow-striped flag, and could not say they had "discovered" any shop or restaurant currently listed in the phone book.
From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris
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