as in self-concept
the way you think about yourself and your abilities or appearance
She has a positive self-image buoyed by her years of success.
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Recent Examples of self-image
So these drives — a need to know and a strong desire never to never find out — are often warring within us, shaping our worldview, our relationships, and our self-image.
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Sean Illing, Vox, 22 Feb. 2025
According to Recovery Warriors, self-affirming statements help people cultivate self-compassion, reduce anxiety and enhance motivation, ultimately fostering a healthier mindset toward fitness and self-image.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 21 Feb. 2025
The Portnoy in the pizza videos often has a preening, fussy, almost effete quality that complicates his butch self-image.
—Willy Staley, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2025
Her boss’ reaction is to mock Orsolya’s guilt and ridicule her self-image as the Oskar Schindler of their office.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 19 Feb. 2025
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Sean Illing, Vox, 22 Feb. 2025
According to Recovery Warriors, self-affirming statements help people cultivate self-compassion, reduce anxiety and enhance motivation, ultimately fostering a healthier mindset toward fitness and self-image.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 21 Feb. 2025
The Portnoy in the pizza videos often has a preening, fussy, almost effete quality that complicates his butch self-image.
—Willy Staley, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2025
Her boss’ reaction is to mock Orsolya’s guilt and ridicule her self-image as the Oskar Schindler of their office.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 19 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-image
Noun
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Developed by psychologists in the 1950s, the test measures an individual's self-concept, or beliefs, attitudes and perceptions.—
Adwoa Gyimah-Brempong,
NPR,
8 Mar. 2025
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People with a strong sense of self tend to have healthier, more stable relationships, while those with low self-concept clarity are more prone to self-doubt, dependency and unconsciously molding their identity around their partner.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Early experiences and parenting styles can also shape a child’s self-perception and emotional health.—
Matt Villano,
CNN,
21 Feb. 2025
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Mercury in Pisces square to Jupiter in Gemini on February 20: Release outdated self-perceptions.—
Colin Bedell,
Them,
13 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The month encourages Muslims to engage in a period of introspection and connectivity, with communal meals and prayers.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Feb. 2025
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For centuries, people have used cannabis for relaxation, introspection, and even spiritual practices.—
Matt Rozo,
The Mercury News,
28 Feb. 2025
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“Self-image.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-image. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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