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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Usa Today, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2026
Clever Mercury in your sign trines lucky Jupiter in your 5th House of Delight, giving your words a playful glow and encouraging authentic self-expression.
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Astrology naturally feeds into this desire for self-expression, offering a framework that feels both intimate and intentional.
—Kelsey Stiegman, InStyle, 3 Apr. 2026
On April 1, the full moon in Libra lights up your festive fifth house of love, passion and self-expression, bringing a playful storyline to the forefront.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 1 Apr. 2026
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Usa Today, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2026
Clever Mercury in your sign trines lucky Jupiter in your 5th House of Delight, giving your words a playful glow and encouraging authentic self-expression.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2026
Astrology naturally feeds into this desire for self-expression, offering a framework that feels both intimate and intentional.
—Kelsey Stiegman, InStyle, 3 Apr. 2026
On April 1, the full moon in Libra lights up your festive fifth house of love, passion and self-expression, bringing a playful storyline to the forefront.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 1 Apr. 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 6 Apr. 2026.
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