sense of self

noun phrase

: ideas about the type of person one really is

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Nakashima, the oldest of the bunch at 25, flexed his experience, tactical know-how and a newfound sense of self-belief against his 19-year-old opponent. — Ava Wallace, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026 Nick Offerman would be the first to admit that Hollywood success came as a surprise to an Illinois farm boy whose sense of self is defined as much by woodworking as by acting. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 11 Aug. 2026 Venus in your 9th House of Learning trines Pluto in Aquarius early on, helping an idea, conversation, trip, or study path strengthen your sense of self. — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 10 Aug. 2026 Many individuals emerge from significant hardship with a stronger sense of self, building more fulfilling relationships and gaining a greater appreciation for life. — Simone Lundquist, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sense of self

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