self

Example Sentences

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This sense of his musical self is what sets Thompson apart — and defines his craft.

From Salon • May 15, 2026

"Secrets diminish self respect," she said, according to the Tribune.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

It is a potent, and lasting, assertion of self.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

Your image of the virtual self personalizes your financial journey.

From MarketWatch • May 12, 2026

Then I heard a cry, whether of bird or child or my own tortured self I do not know, and the redness cleared.

From "Nectar in a Sieve" by Kamala Markandaya