self-expression
noun
self-ex·pres·sion
ˌself-ik-ˈspre-shən 
: the expression of one's own personality : assertion of one's individual traits
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Lauren Fisher, Footwear News, 15 May 2026
What begins as self-expression could become real opportunity.
—Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 May 2026
Instead of appearing clinical or corrective, the accessory can become part of self-expression and daily routine.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 12 May 2026
There’s also auspicious energy surrounding your hobbies, dating life and self-expression.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 12 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for self-expression
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“Self-expression.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-expression. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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