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
Sarah Han, Allure, 14 Jan. 2025
Mag’s approach blends creativity with business strategy, demonstrating that our full, authentic selves are often the catalyst for true innovation.
—Amy Blankson, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
Breanna Draxler, Discover Magazine, 24 Jan. 2013
An inspector’s notes also stated there were cardboard containers on the floor, a non-self closing restroom door, no training documentation for the staff.
—Pam McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 28 Feb. 2023
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Noun
La Mer's Deep Purifying Mask is the indulgence your inner bougie self will be over the moon for.
—Sarah Han, Allure, 14 Jan. 2025
Mag’s approach blends creativity with business strategy, demonstrating that our full, authentic selves are often the catalyst for true innovation.
—Amy Blankson, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
Adjective
The women's brains showed a clear divide between the areas of the brain activated by self and non-self MHCs.
—Breanna Draxler, Discover Magazine, 24 Jan. 2013
An inspector’s notes also stated there were cardboard containers on the floor, a non-self closing restroom door, no training documentation for the staff.
—Pam McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 28 Feb. 2023
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Noun
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Neither are brutal players by nature, nor is Logan Stanley who’s been Winnipeg’s most consistent attempt at a third-pairing left defenceman.—
Murat Ates,
The Athletic,
17 Jan. 2025
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Catholic natural law operates on the premise that humans are created in God’s image, and social order and domestic tranquility require that humans understand, accept and honor the qualities ordained by nature, especially the distinction between male and female.—
Peter H. Schwartz,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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That’s a good thing because the brand with the signature bright green paint has lasted decades for a reason - their product is solid.—
Josh Max,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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There are parts to this team that work; the rebounding and defense are solid.—
Mac Engel,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 Jan. 2025
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Most genes influence many facets of our being—our health, our physical traits, our personality—and only a fraction of those interactions have been investigated.—
Kristen V. Brown,
The Atlantic,
15 Jan. 2025
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There are a raft of confirmation hearings this week for several Trump Cabinet nominees, including Pete Hegseth, a Fox News personality whom Trump has nominated for defense secretary.—
Domenico Montanaro,
NPR,
15 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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This ensures that the wood is neutral and has little impact on the maturing spirit.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes,
14 Jan. 2025
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In Arteta’s pragmatic mind, every tactic is just a neutral tool to achieve a particular aim.—
Jack Pitt-Brooke,
The Athletic,
14 Jan. 2025
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When exposed, people with a gluten allergy may experience an itchy rash or hives, often red (slightly darker or lighter depending on skin tone) and inflamed.7 Dermatitis herpetiformis (DH) is a chronic skin condition caused by celiac disease.—
Daniel More,
Verywell Health,
17 Jan. 2025
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The Senate is heading toward a final vote on legislation that would give states the power to challenge federal immigration policies and require federal authorities to detain migrants accused of theft and violent crimes, setting a new tone on immigration as Donald Trump enters the White House.—
Stephen Groves,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Jan. 2025
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To complete her sartorial statement, the actress wore a pair of pointed-toe heels in a similar share of burgundy, creating a wholly monochrome effect.—
Julia Teti,
WWD,
15 Jan. 2025
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The Quest 2 cameras are monochrome, and sit on the corners of the front of the headset.—
Andrew Williams,
Forbes,
28 Oct. 2024
Noun
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The title is known for being a time-consuming game that requires hours of grinding to level up one's character to defeat foes.—
Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell,
Newsweek,
15 Jan. 2025
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Not many non-performing contemporary songwriters are quite interesting enough to sustain a 90-minute documentary, but then, not many are Diane Warren, one of the great characters of modern Hollywood.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
15 Jan. 2025
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“Self.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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