sense of self

noun phrase

: ideas about the type of person one really is

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Follow through with one action that supports your long-term direction, financial clarity, and sense of self-worth. Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 2 May 2026 The truth is, both Prince William and Princess Catherine have always had a strong sense of self. Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 29 Apr. 2026 Throughout this intimate and urgent book, keim aims to reconcile their sense of self with a dual estrangement from their mercurial, manipulative mother and from their countries of origin. Literary Hub, 28 Apr. 2026 What could have easily become a source of frustration instead became something far more meaningful, helping to reshape not only her abilities but also her sense of self. Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 27 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sense of self

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“Sense of self.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sense%20of%20self. Accessed 3 May. 2026.

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