as in nature
the set of qualities that makes a person, a group of people, or a thing different from others
some believe that it's only in times of great stress that a person's true self is revealed
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as in solid
having or consisting of a single color
a self-red rose of a shade that hasn't been seen before
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Recent Examples of self
Madeline Mitchell,
USA Today,
30 June 2026
There is so much evil and suffering in the world, so much conniving and malicious intent, and the self is, at least, a familiar foe.
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Meghan O’Gieblyn,
Harpers Magazine,
30 June 2026
In the fall, leave spent blooms so the seeds can provide food for birds during winter and self-seed come spring.
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Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
30 June 2026
The agency was also required to self-fund a rate increase for long-term care facilities.
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Jillian Taylor,
StateImpact,
30 June 2026
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Noun
In the videos, women share their transformations in which their post-divorce selves are often fitter, with clearer skin and a new wardrobe.
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Madeline Mitchell,
USA Today,
30 June 2026
There is so much evil and suffering in the world, so much conniving and malicious intent, and the self is, at least, a familiar foe.
—
Meghan O’Gieblyn,
Harpers Magazine,
30 June 2026
In the fall, leave spent blooms so the seeds can provide food for birds during winter and self-seed come spring.
—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
30 June 2026
The agency was also required to self-fund a rate increase for long-term care facilities.
—
Jillian Taylor,
StateImpact,
30 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for self
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The project has sparked outrage because of the location’s pristine nature and unique habitat that would be irreversibly devastated, according to environmentalists.
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But what Connecticut got was the top golfer in the world, at his very best at times, yet bitten in the end by the humbling nature of the most humbling of games.
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Goldin, who appeared in 11 Heat games as a rookie, was very solid on Friday, blocking a shot by Maliq Brown and then blocking a shot on an alley oop.
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Additionally, Thursday morning’s mission was the last to use the Atlas V’s most powerful configuration with five strap-on solid rocket boosters.
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The last decade has been an absolute whirlwind for the 38-year-old film school graduate, who could have never dreamed of the success he’s enjoyed as a YouTube personality with over 10 million subscribers (and counting).
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The result is a look that's fashion-forward and personality-filled, never overdone.
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The electric blue shade adds such a fun pop of color to a summer wardrobe, instantly brightening up basics like white jeans, denim shorts, or neutral trousers.
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And perhaps most importantly, hempcrete can be carbon neutral or even carbon negative, depending on its composition.
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April 20 – May 20 Taurus, your presence sets the tone today.
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Sandlin setting the tone was huge.
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Those systems were monochrome, though, and focused solely on driving.
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Keep it monochrome, or plant a rainbow of colors for a dazzling display.
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The most common cat colors are orange, black, cream or gray, but cats can come in unique hues, such as chocolate or lilac.
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Available in 15 colors, the formula contains antioxidant vitamin C to prevent free radical damage, and features a convenient sponge applicator for smooth, precise application.
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There was a small card with a graphic that pictured Wiley walking in the middle of Bluey and Bingo, two characters from the show.
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Her refusal to sugarcoat the interior and exterior lives of her characters, whether enslaved or traumatized by the past — by events in American history — was purposeful.
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“Self.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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