true to oneself

idiom

: acting in a way that agrees with one's beliefs or values

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Similar to Mean Girls, Clueless delves into the high school hierarchy, with both films using humor and sarcasm to highlight the challenges of fitting in and learning to be true to oneself amidst the chaos of adolescence. Jane Lacroix, People.com, 2 Nov. 2024 This concept, which Harvard Business School executive fellow and former Medtronic CEO Bill George popularized (download required), advocates for transparency and being true to oneself and organizational values to build credibility. Vanessa Tan, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024 Ninety percent of Gen Z Americans rate authenticity, or being true to oneself, among their highest values. Marcie Merriman, Fortune, 22 Apr. 2024 Her content promotes body positivity, self-expression, and the importance of staying true to oneself through fashion. Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 22 June 2023 There is something to be said for refusing the straitjacket, for being true to oneself in every situation, regardless of what anyone else has to say. Leonard Pitts Jr., Men's Health, 31 May 2023 Some believe that the best way to break through is to focus on developing a solid and well-thought-out strategy, while others argue that breaking through comes from staying true to oneself and one’s values. Jon Michail, Forbes, 16 Mar. 2023 The camera then pans to Lizzo, who is smiling on with approval for carrying forward her own message of being true to oneself. Lyndsey Havens, Billboard, 6 Feb. 2023 This whimsical picture book is a story about being true to oneself. San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Nov. 2022

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“True to oneself.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/true%20to%20oneself. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.

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