self-expression
noun
self-ex·pres·sion
ˌself-ik-ˈspre-shən 
: the expression of one's own personality : assertion of one's individual traits
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The bold silhouette, however, offers a larger canvas for self-expression.
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Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 20 June 2025
Juneteenth is a celebration of freedom—of culture, community, and of course, self-expression.
—Essence, 20 June 2025
In a market where many brands are retreating, McKnight is advancing Mattel’s brand purpose by repositioning toys as art objects, cultural statements, and vehicles for self-expression.
—Seth Matlins, Forbes.com, 19 June 2025
With no community and few role models, music became a safe space for self-expression and joy.
—Hazlitt, 18 June 2025
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Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 20 June 2025
Juneteenth is a celebration of freedom—of culture, community, and of course, self-expression.
—Essence, 20 June 2025
In a market where many brands are retreating, McKnight is advancing Mattel’s brand purpose by repositioning toys as art objects, cultural statements, and vehicles for self-expression.
—Seth Matlins, Forbes.com, 19 June 2025
With no community and few role models, music became a safe space for self-expression and joy.
—Hazlitt, 18 June 2025
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“Self-expression.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-expression. Accessed 26 Jun. 2025.
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