sense of self
Americannoun
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senses of self
plural
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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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That commitment to speaking her mind, and her "amazing sense of self", Phillips said, was integral to Parton's near-universal appeal and self-styled diplomacy.
From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2026
This new album unpacks her grief after her father’s death and explores the implications of increasing fame on her sense of self.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 9, 2026
It makes me wonder if what makes a boy’s mother a Boy Mom is a sense of self that requires the consistent validation of being needed.
From Salon ● Jun. 4, 2026
People affected by these conditions may feel disconnected from their own bodies or experience a weakened sense of self.
From Science Daily ● Jan. 4, 2026
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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