as in vanity
an often unjustified feeling of being pleased with oneself or with one's situation or achievements
nurtured a self-love that was far greater than any affection she ever felt for another person
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Silverman hopes that after watching together, Barney’s World sparks conversations between parents and children about kindness, self-love, and community.
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Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 3 Oct. 2024
Loving and honouring your wild and passionate side is critical to attaining self-love.
—Lisa Stardust, refinery29.com, 1 Oct. 2024
However, the relationships are defined by self-love, Yung Pueblo writes.
—Marina Watts, People.com, 1 Oct. 2024
Center your healing: Focus on healing by telling yourself positive affirmations, reminding yourself of your worth, and diving deep into self-love practices.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 27 Sep. 2024
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Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 3 Oct. 2024
Loving and honouring your wild and passionate side is critical to attaining self-love.
—Lisa Stardust, refinery29.com, 1 Oct. 2024
However, the relationships are defined by self-love, Yung Pueblo writes.
—Marina Watts, People.com, 1 Oct. 2024
Center your healing: Focus on healing by telling yourself positive affirmations, reminding yourself of your worth, and diving deep into self-love practices.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 27 Sep. 2024
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Owner Suites also provide dual hair dryers, dual vanity mirrors, 230v and 120v power outlets, and USB charging outlets.Kathleen Turner, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
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From futuristic customs to retro throwbacks, these five motorcycles make hefty practical sacrifices at the altar of vanity.New Atlas, New Atlas, 27 Oct. 2024
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The research around flow leaves no doubt that flow at least temporarily unseats the ego.Ginny Whitelaw, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
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As the human ego grew, so did the desire for more territory—all this relates to imperialism.Pablo Larios, Artforum, 1 Nov. 2024
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Former President Donald Trump has made turnout at his rallies a point of pride.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
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The lineup included references to the lotus and peacocks, while his larger-than-life designs, the Anarkali style that characterized him and his pride and focus on his Kashmiri heritage will continue to be reminders.Mayu Saini, WWD, 3 Nov. 2024
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“Self-love.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-love. Accessed 10 Nov. 2024.
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