self-identity
noun
self-iden·ti·ty
ˌself-ī-ˈden-tə-tē 
-ˈde-nə-tē
1
: sameness of a thing with itself
2
: individuality
self-understanding is the necessary condition of a sense of self-identity—
J. C. Murray
J. C. MurrayExamples of self-identity in a Sentence
twins making an effort to establish their separate self-identities
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The film, about a new mother struggling with self-identity and family pressure, is nominated for best actress (Hedwig Tam) and best supporting actor (Lo Chun Yip) at the upcoming Hong Kong Film Awards.
—Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 16 Mar. 2025
The movie is a heartwarming exploration of self-identity and forging genuine relationships.
—Jené Luciani Sena, Fox News, 12 Feb. 2025
The ideal of remaining on one’s land despite threats of expulsion is at the heart of the Palestinians’ struggle and self-identity, and was on vivid display last week when hundreds of thousands returned to northern Gaza despite its near-total destruction.
—Joseph Krauss, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2025
There may be a correlation between early mortality and self-identity among first responders.
—Roberto Rivera, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Jan. 2025
What is the nature of national self-identity and collective guilt?
—Steven Zeitchik, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Dec. 2024
Alignment Aligning your self-identity with your life structure is crucial and can mean creating a day-to-day retirement life that fits your current values, interests, relationships, and motivations.
—Wes Moss, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
But the membership statistics [as opposed to self-identity] are not that bad.
—Andrew Silow-Carroll, Sun Sentinel, 26 Nov. 2024
Danica McKellar is getting real about her previous struggles with self-identity.
—Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 19 Nov. 2024
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Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 16 Mar. 2025
The movie is a heartwarming exploration of self-identity and forging genuine relationships.
—Jené Luciani Sena, Fox News, 12 Feb. 2025
The ideal of remaining on one’s land despite threats of expulsion is at the heart of the Palestinians’ struggle and self-identity, and was on vivid display last week when hundreds of thousands returned to northern Gaza despite its near-total destruction.
—Joseph Krauss, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2025
There may be a correlation between early mortality and self-identity among first responders.
—Roberto Rivera, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Jan. 2025
What is the nature of national self-identity and collective guilt?
—Steven Zeitchik, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Dec. 2024
Alignment Aligning your self-identity with your life structure is crucial and can mean creating a day-to-day retirement life that fits your current values, interests, relationships, and motivations.
—Wes Moss, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
But the membership statistics [as opposed to self-identity] are not that bad.
—Andrew Silow-Carroll, Sun Sentinel, 26 Nov. 2024
Danica McKellar is getting real about her previous struggles with self-identity.
—Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 19 Nov. 2024
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“Self-identity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-identity. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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