as in nature
the set of qualities that makes a person, a group of people, or a thing different from others
some believe that it's only in times of great stress that a person's true self is revealed
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as in solid
having or consisting of a single color
a self-red rose of a shade that hasn't been seen before
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Recent Examples of self
Sarah Han, Allure, 14 Jan. 2025
Mag’s approach blends creativity with business strategy, demonstrating that our full, authentic selves are often the catalyst for true innovation.
—Amy Blankson, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
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
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Noun
La Mer's Deep Purifying Mask is the indulgence your inner bougie self will be over the moon for.
—Sarah Han, Allure, 14 Jan. 2025
Mag’s approach blends creativity with business strategy, demonstrating that our full, authentic selves are often the catalyst for true innovation.
—Amy Blankson, Forbes, 14 Jan. 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
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Noun
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Inspired by the elegance and strength of bamboo forests, the tower integrates biophilic principles to create an indoor-outdoor sanctuary, fostering well-being and connection to nature.—
Perennial Holdings Contributor,
Forbes,
17 Jan. 2025
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This shift is inspired by a growing desire for homes that feel grounded and connected to nature, a counterbalance to the sterility of minimalist trends.—
Wendy Vazquez,
Southern Living,
17 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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There are parts to this team that work; the rebounding and defense are solid.—
Mac Engel,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 Jan. 2025
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In addition, the latest Cap is solid with Latino and Black moviegoers.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
23 Jan. 2025
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Spaces brimming with personality that feels intentional and curated, as opposed to chaotic.—
Sophie Flaxman,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Jan. 2025
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Uniquely is a Sacramento Bee series that covers the moments, landmarks and personalities that define what makes living in the Sacramento area so special.—
Marcus D. Smith,
Sacramento Bee,
27 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Most countries were of a mind to try to stay neutral between the two powers and maintain good relations with both Washington and Beijing.—
Quico Toro,
The Atlantic,
27 Jan. 2025
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While the gaze in Freud’s painting is fairly neutral, the gaze in Paul’s painting is not.—
Karl Ove Knausgaard,
The New Yorker,
27 Jan. 2025
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When exposed, people with a gluten allergy may experience an itchy rash or hives, often red (slightly darker or lighter depending on skin tone) and inflamed.7 Dermatitis herpetiformis (DH) is a chronic skin condition caused by celiac disease.—
Daniel More,
Verywell Health,
17 Jan. 2025
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The Senate is heading toward a final vote on legislation that would give states the power to challenge federal immigration policies and require federal authorities to detain migrants accused of theft and violent crimes, setting a new tone on immigration as Donald Trump enters the White House.—
Stephen Groves,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Jan. 2025
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To complete her sartorial statement, the actress wore a pair of pointed-toe heels in a similar share of burgundy, creating a wholly monochrome effect.—
Julia Teti,
WWD,
15 Jan. 2025
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The Quest 2 cameras are monochrome, and sit on the corners of the front of the headset.—
Andrew Williams,
Forbes,
28 Oct. 2024
Noun
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Then came her incredible movie and authentic leading performace in The Last Showgirl, a prestige film by Gia Coppola that, like The Substance, establishes an inevitable parallel between the arc of the leading character and the actress chosen to play her.—
Blanca de Almandoz,
Glamour,
27 Jan. 2025
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Some residents have complained that the new buildings are out of character and have led to a decrease in parking spots in residential areas.—
Richard Requena,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Jan. 2025
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“Self.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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