self-definition
noun
self-def·i·ni·tion
ˌself-ˌde-fə-ˈni-shən 
: the evaluation by oneself of one's worth as an individual in distinction from one's interpersonal or social roles
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But today its renowned fighters proudly and emphatically assert their modern self-definition as patriotic nationalists with a broad appeal.
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Scott Peterson, The Christian Science Monitor, 12 Sep. 2024
But to me, Men Have Called Her Crazy also reads like a project of self-definition.
—Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 16 Aug. 2024
The loss of a professional self-identity is particularly acute for men, who often have weaker ties and self-definition outside of the workplace.
—Charley Locke, The Atlantic, 23 July 2024
Emphasizing the fluidity of self-definition, Palmer is finally taking centre stage and asserting her authority to redefine herself as many times as necessary.
—Stephanie Long, refinery29.com, 20 May 2024
Your self-definitions, your voice, your name—it all matters.
—Rachel Ventresca, Fortune, 6 June 2024
His explorations of identity and self-definition, of the importance of the oral tradition in literature, and of his Kiowa heritage were interwoven with reverent evocations of landscape in passages of soaring lyrical prose.
—John Motyka, New York Times, 29 Jan. 2024
The discussion should be one of thousands on who is entitled to not only life but also self-fulfillment and self-definition.
—Kat McGowan, WIRED, 4 Jan. 2024
Themes of transformation, self-definition and defiant self-empowerment recur.
—Beverly Bryan, SPIN, 5 Dec. 2023
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Scott Peterson, The Christian Science Monitor, 12 Sep. 2024
But to me, Men Have Called Her Crazy also reads like a project of self-definition.
—Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 16 Aug. 2024
The loss of a professional self-identity is particularly acute for men, who often have weaker ties and self-definition outside of the workplace.
—Charley Locke, The Atlantic, 23 July 2024
Emphasizing the fluidity of self-definition, Palmer is finally taking centre stage and asserting her authority to redefine herself as many times as necessary.
—Stephanie Long, refinery29.com, 20 May 2024
Your self-definitions, your voice, your name—it all matters.
—Rachel Ventresca, Fortune, 6 June 2024
His explorations of identity and self-definition, of the importance of the oral tradition in literature, and of his Kiowa heritage were interwoven with reverent evocations of landscape in passages of soaring lyrical prose.
—John Motyka, New York Times, 29 Jan. 2024
The discussion should be one of thousands on who is entitled to not only life but also self-fulfillment and self-definition.
—Kat McGowan, WIRED, 4 Jan. 2024
Themes of transformation, self-definition and defiant self-empowerment recur.
—Beverly Bryan, SPIN, 5 Dec. 2023
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“Self-definition.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-definition. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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