How to Use sense of self in a Sentence
sense of self
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Not so much what's on the outside, but your sense of self.
—Benjamin Vanhoose, Peoplemag, 18 Apr. 2023
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This is no less than the very language of the modern sense of self.
—Bogdan Costea, Fortune, 30 Mar. 2023
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Your whole world view and sense of self are based in language.
—Michael Schulman, The New Yorker, 4 Feb. 2024
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With a high sense of self and an even higher set of heels, Tanya brought the comedy.
—Henry Chandonnet, Peoplemag, 18 July 2023
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Don’t let this random stranger destroy your sense of self.
—Lizz Schumer, Peoplemag, 29 May 2024
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Both of these career paths are ones that get conflated with your sense of self.
—Kaitlyn Greenidge, Harper's BAZAAR, 1 June 2023
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Your sense of self can come from yourself, not someone’s opinion of you.
—Katie Camero, SELF, 25 June 2024
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Right now, your son has tied his sense of self to this experience.
—Sahaj Kaur Kohli, Washington Post, 4 Apr. 2024
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And that must do something to someone’s sense of self, identity and self-worth.
—Demetrius Patterson, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 July 2024
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Learn to balance your sense of self with your sense of humanity this month.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Apr. 2024
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Being the main character on the timeline, even for a few minutes, requires a thick skin and a strong sense of self.
—Jay Peters, The Verge, 26 July 2023
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Making the change at 16, rather than 18, meant the opportunity to earn a high school diploma that aligned with his sense of self.
—Dominique Soguel, The Christian Science Monitor, 21 Mar. 2024
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And what had the public confusion between the two of them—the encroachment of one Naomi on the other—done to Klein’s own sense of self?
—Laura Marsh, The New Republic, 5 Sep. 2023
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Taylour Paige Taylour Paige has a sense of self that is commendable.
—Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 15 Dec. 2023
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Taking refuge with their lover’s mystic cousin, Shams grapples with their complex sense of self.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 30 Nov. 2023
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These choices can hold a meaning that is deeply personal and reflect their sense of self.
—Anne Branigin, Washington Post, 29 June 2023
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When praise relates to someone’s results, the brain conflates the sense of self and identity with that success.
—Alexa Mikhail, Fortune Well, 5 Oct. 2023
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The severity of the punishment shattered the girl’s sense of self and her trust in school authorities, the girl and her mother said.
—Talia Richman, Dallas News, 10 Aug. 2023
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But this is also a role about a young woman and her journey, about finding a sense of self and her importance in the world for the first time and standing in that.
—Salamishah Tillet, New York Times, 20 Sep. 2023
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And some of the desire to use the filter is also because your past, future and current appearance is all tied with your sense of self.
—Maham Javaid, Washington Post, 15 July 2023
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These expectations can have a long-standing impact on their sense of self too.
—Pragya Agarwal, Scientific American, 24 June 2024
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Violet’s entire sense of self is based on her knowledge.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 8 Nov. 2023
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Cancer June 21 – July 22 Letting go of grudges can elevate your sense of self.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 28 Apr. 2024
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Being able to have a voice and autonomy over the design of my eye gave me a greater sense of self and was incredibly healing.
—Belle Bakst, Allure, 17 Aug. 2023
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In the end, its shallowness dooms Glamorous to forgo the one thing Marco spends the season looking for: an authentic sense of self.
—Angie Han, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 June 2023
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L’Oréal Paris credits Jenner’s strong sense of self and ability to inspire others as key to the partnership.
—Jenna Rosenstein, Harper's BAZAAR, 18 July 2023
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But his renewed sense of self brought on by overcoming more than a few hiccups within the industry is being brought to bear through his clothes.
—Julian Randall, Essence, 24 May 2024
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Sun Your Sun sign relates to your sense of self, which speaks of your vitality levels, sense of identity, and outward presence in the world.
—Narayana Montúfar, Women's Health, 14 Aug. 2023
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This is a negative freedom that does not expand one’s sense of self so much as shrink it to pure potentiality.
—Merve Emre, The New Yorker, 18 Sep. 2023
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Rioux experienced his share of stares and awkward moments, but maintained a sense of self by growing up in a tall family.
—Edgar Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 2 July 2024
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