as in vanity
an often unjustified feeling of being pleased with oneself or with one's situation or achievements
nurtured a self-love that was far greater than any affection she ever felt for another person
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Recent Examples of self-love
Your objective is to gain respect and master the art of self-love and giving back.
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Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2025
Treat yourself to some self-love with their moisture-wicking undies for workouts or their signature lace for something special for everyday.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 7 Mar. 2025
For over three decades, Carol’s Daughter has been at the forefront of the natural hair movement—championing self-love and the beauty of our textures with every campaign and product rollout.
—Larry Stansbury, Essence, 4 Mar. 2025
On the agenda: consciousness raising, problem sharing, political action and self-love prompts.
—Jesse Green, New York Times, 21 Feb. 2025
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Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2025
Treat yourself to some self-love with their moisture-wicking undies for workouts or their signature lace for something special for everyday.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 7 Mar. 2025
For over three decades, Carol’s Daughter has been at the forefront of the natural hair movement—championing self-love and the beauty of our textures with every campaign and product rollout.
—Larry Stansbury, Essence, 4 Mar. 2025
On the agenda: consciousness raising, problem sharing, political action and self-love prompts.
—Jesse Green, New York Times, 21 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for self-love
Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-love
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Although technology is a ubiquitous part of this production, the piece has practically nothing to say about it, other than acknowledging its mere existence — technology is related to vanity, and a front-facing selfie camera is like a mirror.—
Christian Lewis,
Variety,
28 Mar. 2025
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That has real implications for brand deals and CPM negotiations — but risks creating a new layer of noise and vanity metrics in the creator economy.—
Ian Shepherd,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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And the product category is more versatile—a tech reviewer can recommend a wallet with no conflict, no ego, and no risk.—
Ian Shepherd,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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This is the embodiment of this, within his mix of ego and extremism.—
Jackie Strause,
HollywoodReporter,
31 Mar. 2025
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Higher education takes pride in its ability to change lives and provide future financial stability for nearly all who come through our doors.—
Karen Weaver,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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For Kuyt, there is a deep sense of pride about Slot’s impact at Anfield.—
James Pearce,
The Athletic,
22 Mar. 2025
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“Self-love.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-love. Accessed 5 Apr. 2025.
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