self

Example Sentences

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But you seem comfortable putting your physical self in these situations that are dangerous.

From Slate • May 19, 2026

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

From Salon • May 15, 2026

But that “we” is only ever an expanded self, afloat from the rest of the universe.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

It’s like my past self knew this thing with Jon wasn’t over.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

The audience laughed, and Jake realized he could still be his funny, breezy self.

From "The Smartest Kid in the Universe" by Chris Grabenstein