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
Lynne Silva-Breen, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
At various points, Ye did seem to be his old trenchant self.
—Aja Romano, Vox, 7 Feb. 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
Prayer draws us to God’s heart and that holy practice can shape us into people who can offer our best selves to this world.
—Lynne Silva-Breen, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
At various points, Ye did seem to be his old trenchant self.
—Aja Romano, Vox, 7 Feb. 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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for self
Noun
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On this regard the nature of the dialysis services provides a degree of stability somehow higher than other healthcare sub-sectors.—
GuruFocus,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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In the first episode, the camera follows the raid, the journey to the (thankfully) nearby police precinct and the earliest interrogations, as audiences and the Miller family learn the nature of the accusation against Jamie, who consistently protests his innocence.—
Daniel Fienberg,
The Hollywood Reporter,
6 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Monica and Joey were the first to get engaged and came out of the pods looking like the most solid couple.—
Lissete Lanuza Sáenz,
StyleCaster,
28 Feb. 2025
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She is also seen as a solid candidate to land the job permanently.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
28 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The panelists over the years have included a veritable who’s who of sports media personalities, including Jemele Hill, Bomani Jones, Mina Kimes, Woody Paige, Bill Plaschke, Bob Ryan, Sarah Spain, Pablo Torre and Clinton Yates, among many, many others.—
Alex Weprin,
The Hollywood Reporter,
4 Mar. 2025
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Former Fox News personality and podcaster Dan Bongino was named FBI deputy director a short time later.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
4 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Season 14 Erika is lighter, focusing on her personal growth and independence, and serving as a (mostly) neutral mediator between the warring forces of Kyle Richards and Dorit Kemsley.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
4 Mar. 2025
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Best nude kitten heels Elegant, neutral nude heels go with pretty much every ensemble, from casual brunch ’fits to full-on gowns.—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
4 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Denver opened the fourth on a 12-2 run while Westbrook helped change the tone of the game with Jokic on the bench.—
Chris Biderman,
Sacramento Bee,
6 Mar. 2025
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She’s surrounded by equally fine actors, in parts both large and small, who understand the story and the tone.—
Alissa Simon,
Variety,
6 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The painting is monochrome—blacks, grays, white—and the perspective intentionally distorted.—
Megan Marshall,
The New Yorker,
8 Feb. 2025
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The resort's monochrome, minimalist villas are inspired by the white and blue Cycladic design aesthetic.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Throughout his career, Tazewell has told the stories of Black and Latino characters through clothing.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
4 Mar. 2025
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Taran Noah Smith, the actor who played Mark, the youngest son of Tim (Tim Allen) and Jill (Patricia Richardson) on the sitcom, recently explained the surprising origins of his character turning goth seemingly out of nowhere.—
Lauren Huff,
EW.com,
4 Mar. 2025
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“Self.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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