express itself/themselves
idiom
of feelings
: to become known or seen as the result of a particular action
His rage and frustration expressed themselves as/in/through temper tantrums.
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Ponnadurai explains that every creator begins somewhere and often lacks the resources to fully express themselves or realize their ultimate visions.
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Bryanna Symone, Essence, 10 July 2025
They've been raised in environments where their voices matter, and they’re encouraged to express themselves.
—Richard Polak, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
Swear words can act as social glue, playing meaningful roles in how people connect and express themselves.
—Morgan Severson, CNN Money, 18 June 2025
This is part of a broader political strategy to silence the spaces where LGBTQ youth find safety, community, and the freedom to express themselves.
—Daniel R. Depetris, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 May 2025
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Bryanna Symone, Essence, 10 July 2025
They've been raised in environments where their voices matter, and they’re encouraged to express themselves.
—Richard Polak, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
Swear words can act as social glue, playing meaningful roles in how people connect and express themselves.
—Morgan Severson, CNN Money, 18 June 2025
This is part of a broader political strategy to silence the spaces where LGBTQ youth find safety, community, and the freedom to express themselves.
—Daniel R. Depetris, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for express itself/themselves
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“Express itself/themselves.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/express%20itself%2Fthemselves. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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