as in vanity
an often unjustified feeling of being pleased with oneself or with one's situation or achievements
nurtured a self-love that was far greater than any affection she ever felt for another person
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Recent Examples of self-love
Sutton Foster has learned a lot from her own daughter — including the importance of self-love.
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Hannah Sacks, People.com, 1 Apr. 2025
The emotional self-love anthem appeared on her 2020 album Rare.
—Madison E. Goldberg, People.com, 28 Mar. 2025
Though rooted in self-love, these trends can blur the line between care and consumerism.
—Jasmine Browley, Essence, 26 Mar. 2025
On an album filled with messages of self-love and empowerment, the penultimate track found Gaga singing her first unconditional love song — a bluesy, country-rock tribute to her ex-boyfriend Lüc Carl.
—Kristen S. Hé, Vulture, 19 Mar. 2025
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Hannah Sacks, People.com, 1 Apr. 2025
The emotional self-love anthem appeared on her 2020 album Rare.
—Madison E. Goldberg, People.com, 28 Mar. 2025
Though rooted in self-love, these trends can blur the line between care and consumerism.
—Jasmine Browley, Essence, 26 Mar. 2025
On an album filled with messages of self-love and empowerment, the penultimate track found Gaga singing her first unconditional love song — a bluesy, country-rock tribute to her ex-boyfriend Lüc Carl.
—Kristen S. Hé, Vulture, 19 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-love
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Why Digital Products Are Changing the Game Entrepreneurial creators are shifting the narrative away from vanity metrics and toward meaningful income.—
Kristen Bousquet,
Forbes.com,
20 Apr. 2025
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Other highlights include the nine-foot-plus height for the tray ceiling, a walk-in closet with a skylight, and a primary bath that includes a soaking tub, separate large shower, dual sink vanity, and a private room for the commode.—
James Alexander,
Hartford Courant,
20 Apr. 2025
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The leaders who earn trust today are those who anchor their work not in ego or optics, but in meaning—and who cultivate cultures that transform purpose into aligned, high-velocity execution.—
Brent Gleeson,
Forbes.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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Just like on Succession, the fragile egos, myopic intelligence, and delusional self-righteousness of these uber-wealthy nuts go haywire pretty quickly.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
22 Apr. 2025
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Given the strong gastronomy heritage of Spain and pride in local ingredients, almost every restaurant offers local wines, as well as bars and other retail locations.—
Liz Thach,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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Young takes particular pride in VJMU’s identity as a Black- and Latino-owned car club, competing as a team in a sport that’s traditionally been dominated by affluent, white participants.—
Pamela Chelin,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2025
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“Self-love.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-love. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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