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Recent Examples of self
Noun
Here, 19 Forbes Coaches Council members share strategies introverted leaders can use to effectively manage teams while remaining their authentic selves. Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025 Back in 2018, Hilaria discussed overcoming her struggles with body confidence, sharing an unedited bikini photo of herself on Instagram along with a message of celebrating all body types and empowering women to embrace their true selves. Vanessa Etienne, People.com, 7 Apr. 2025
Adjective
The women's brains showed a clear divide between the areas of the brain activated by self and non-self MHCs. Breanna Draxler, Discover Magazine, 24 Jan. 2013 An inspector’s notes also stated there were cardboard containers on the floor, a non-self closing restroom door, no training documentation for the staff. Pam McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 28 Feb. 2023 See All Example Sentences for self
Recent Examples of Synonyms for self
Noun
  • Part of the issue in Toronto has to do with the nature of sports attendance in general over the past 20 years.
    James Mirtle, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
  • Due to the often more luxurious nature of private helicopter travel, individuals who die in the crashes will draw attention.
    Daniel R. Depetris, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Center Cooper Beebe provided solid reliability in his rookie season, but how far does his ceiling reach?
    Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Apr. 2025
  • For now, the economy remains in solid shape by several top measures.
    Max Zahn, ABC News, 17 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • López Obrador dealt with this mainly through force of personality.
    Stephania Taladrid, New Yorker, 21 Apr. 2025
  • Dunn is one of the best point-of-attack defending guards in the NBA, and his quickness, long arms and surly personality on the floor gave Murray issues.
    Tony Jones, New York Times, 20 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • But the Royals’ offense continues to be stuck in neutral.
    Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 21 Apr. 2025
  • The sunny yellow is a standout for vacation photos, but there are also neutral colorway options to keep your look classic.
    Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 21 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • In contrast, reformist newspapers struck a more optimistic tone.
    Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025
  • In emerging markets—where regulation is still catching up to innovation—proactive disclosure sets a new tone. 2.
    Natalie Dolphin, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Chase Stokes Chase Stokes went monochrome with his attire at the H&M & LA event.
    Julia Teti, Footwear News, 10 Apr. 2025
  • Most are roughly square, five-to-six foot canvases of seemingly monochrome color.
    Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • David was always like, ‘But that’s the character, Jim.
    Janelle Ash, FOXNews.com, 21 Apr. 2025
  • The Times checked in with Macht a few weeks later over a video call to discuss the reprising of his character.
    Yvonne Villarreal, Los Angeles Times, 21 Apr. 2025

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“Self.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.

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