self-image

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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. 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 See All Example Sentences for self-image
Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-image
Noun
  • But while anyone can be a hero, not everyone has a heroic self-concept.
    Cassidy Creech, The Conversation, 14 Jan. 2025
  • McMahon adds that communal mirroring within cohorts supports leaders in refining their self-concept and embracing a new leader identity.
    Sam Rockwell, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024
Noun
  • Early experiences and parenting styles can also shape a child’s self-perception and emotional health.
    Matt Villano, CNN, 21 Feb. 2025
  • Mercury in Pisces square to Jupiter in Gemini on February 20: Release outdated self-perceptions.
    Colin Bedell, Them, 13 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • The month encourages Muslims to engage in a period of introspection and connectivity, with communal meals and prayers.
    Dan Perry, Newsweek, 28 Feb. 2025
  • 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 10 Mar. 2025.

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