sense of self
Americannoun
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a person's awareness of being an individual distinct from others.
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an idea or conception of one's own identity and value.
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No one should ever be above skepticism no matter how sanctified and righteous they may seem — that’s why the New York Times investigation crashed into the Chicano collective sense of self like a meteor.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026
We are sucked into our own ideological comfort zones and when we stray outside it's a shock to the system, and often our sense of self.
From BBC • Mar. 7, 2026
"When we hug, the combination of tactile and thermal signals increases our sense of body ownership, so we are more connected to our embodied sense of self," says Dr. Crucianelli.
From Science Daily • Jan. 4, 2026
Luckily, I had a great mom and dad who really instilled in me a sense of self.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 16, 2025
Being home, surrounded by his loved ones, helped him regain his sense of self.
From "How Dare the Sun Rise" by Sandra Uwiringiyimana
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