express itself/themselves
idiom
of feelings
: to become known or seen as the result of a particular action
His rage and frustration expressed themselves as/in/through temper tantrums.
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Like him, many Cubans are joining this trend — using social media not just to survive the crisis, but to express themselves creatively.
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Miami Herald, 30 July 2025
But even with new ways to express themselves, something was missing.
—Elan Gepner-Dales, Rolling Stone, 23 July 2025
Some people struggle to put their thoughts into words, while others prefer having multiple ways to express themselves.
—Michelle Han, Refinery29, 21 July 2025
The right friendship will provide both people the space to express themselves, be heard and lean on each other without the fear of being dismissed or depleted.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 3 July 2025
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Miami Herald, 30 July 2025
But even with new ways to express themselves, something was missing.
—Elan Gepner-Dales, Rolling Stone, 23 July 2025
Some people struggle to put their thoughts into words, while others prefer having multiple ways to express themselves.
—Michelle Han, Refinery29, 21 July 2025
The right friendship will provide both people the space to express themselves, be heard and lean on each other without the fear of being dismissed or depleted.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 3 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for express itself/themselves
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“Express itself/themselves.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/express%20itself%2Fthemselves. Accessed 9 Aug. 2025.
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