as in natures
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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Recent Examples of selves
The other features athletes including NFL wide receiver Puka Nacua meeting their younger selves.
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Michael Wayland, CNBC, 7 Feb. 2026
Some are portioned for two; others are larger mains for a family affair; and there are plenty of delicious options for people taking the special occasion to celebrate their one-and-only selves.
—Joe Sevier, Bon Appetit Magazine, 6 Feb. 2026
For decades, the sport has provided a progressive sort of safe space for those within the LGTBQ+ community, some of whom still may be trying to realize their authentic selves.
—Dallas Morning News, 29 Jan. 2026
By throwing her voice in this way, the narrator is split off from her story and identity; her selves are multiple and shifting.
—Literary Hub, 29 Jan. 2026
An interview is one of the moments when leaders are actively trying to present their best selves.
—Cheryl Robinson, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Those who remain are left to process their new selves (the cure allows people to survive, but can leave them with severe scarring all over their bodies) while considering the cost of their pursuit of beauty.
—Barry Levitt, Time, 22 Jan. 2026
Their presence reassures and inspires us to be our best, most authentic selves.
—Lisa Stardust, Refinery29, 21 Jan. 2026
The ancient study of numerology, which gained modern traction in the 20th century, suggests that numbers hold information and resourcefulness that can guide us in finding our most authentic selves and purpose.
—Lisa Stardust, PEOPLE, 20 Jan. 2026
Michael Wayland, CNBC, 7 Feb. 2026
Some are portioned for two; others are larger mains for a family affair; and there are plenty of delicious options for people taking the special occasion to celebrate their one-and-only selves.
—Joe Sevier, Bon Appetit Magazine, 6 Feb. 2026
For decades, the sport has provided a progressive sort of safe space for those within the LGTBQ+ community, some of whom still may be trying to realize their authentic selves.
—Dallas Morning News, 29 Jan. 2026
By throwing her voice in this way, the narrator is split off from her story and identity; her selves are multiple and shifting.
—Literary Hub, 29 Jan. 2026
An interview is one of the moments when leaders are actively trying to present their best selves.
—Cheryl Robinson, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Those who remain are left to process their new selves (the cure allows people to survive, but can leave them with severe scarring all over their bodies) while considering the cost of their pursuit of beauty.
—Barry Levitt, Time, 22 Jan. 2026
Their presence reassures and inspires us to be our best, most authentic selves.
—Lisa Stardust, Refinery29, 21 Jan. 2026
The ancient study of numerology, which gained modern traction in the 20th century, suggests that numbers hold information and resourcefulness that can guide us in finding our most authentic selves and purpose.
—Lisa Stardust, PEOPLE, 20 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for selves
Noun
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Hval’s restless melodies and at-times Proustian lyrics trail cigarette smoke or the fragrance of roses toward litanies of memory, all the while deconstructing the very natures of stage performance, recording technology, and digital existence.—
Jenn Pelly,
Time,
4 Dec. 2025
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The world features beautifully ethereal landscapes as well as industrial facilities that feel functional and fully realized despite their alien natures.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
2 Dec. 2025
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And many of the media companies have great monetization but don’t really have any of the big personalities and audiences was a really interesting point.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
14 Feb. 2026
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The New York Giants rookie running back has become one of the most electric personalities in all of sports — and off the field, his relationship with influencer girlfriend Chloe Rodriguez is giving fans even more content to follow.—
Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
11 Feb. 2026
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Sinot Yacht Architecture & Design took a different approach with the interiors of Dagger, combining a linear layout with natural tones and nine different types of wood.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
11 Feb. 2026
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Rarely averse to a pattern or pop of color, her latest coat look was a pleasant surprise, either a nod to the forthcoming Valentine’s Day holiday or a hopeful spin on springtime tones.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
11 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Film adaptations like the 1939 version often leave out this second generation of characters.—
Becky Little,
Time,
13 Feb. 2026
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Louie’s death would affect all the characters who had grown close to him.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
13 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Selves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/selves. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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