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
Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Dec. 2024
This is a great time to try something bold and different that aligns with your true self.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 1 Dec. 2024
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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October 2024 The Fool: With the solar eclipse in Libra on October 2 activating your first house of self, The Fool encourages you to embrace new beginnings with a sense of adventure and wonder.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Dec. 2024
This is a great time to try something bold and different that aligns with your true self.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 1 Dec. 2024
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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The nature of the G objects and the evolution of binary systems in extreme gravitational fields remain ongoing questions, but discoveries like D9 bring astronomers closer to understanding how stars can exist—and thrive—near the heart of our galaxy.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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But as a 2017 Harvard Business Review article pointed out, office politics aren't evil by nature.Robert Satterwhite, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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For context, ArcelorMittal revenues grew 45% between 2020-2022, primarily aided by a solid rally through 2021 on account of rising steel and iron ore prices, as well as restocking across the industry.Trefis Team, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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To repurpose my disorientation and anger into something more actionable, solid and firm.Rebekah Pahl, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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The visionary highlights the concept of The Third Entity™, a framework developed by CRR Global that views relationships as distinct entities with their own personalities and dynamics.Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
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In October, Cuomo hosted a two-hour primetime special featuring a discussion about the 2024 election with guests including sports personality Stephen A. Smith and entrepreneur Mark Cuban.Todd Spangler, Variety, 16 Dec. 2024
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Use neutral, factual language to ensure the message remains honest and unbiased.Tina Gada, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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What constitutes the neutral rate has been a key point of debate in recent months, and Lagarde said Thursday that while it had not been discussed at the December meeting, staff saw it between 1.75% and 2.5%.Jenni Reid, CNBC, 16 Dec. 2024
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This marks a major departure in tone for a Democratic administration.Zoë Schlanger, The Atlantic, 18 Dec. 2024
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The key is to play a balance of different tones of red.Celeste Polanco, Essence, 18 Dec. 2024
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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
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And the early maps were monochrome, made on dot-matrix printers.Jack Dangermond, Forbes, 8 Oct. 2024
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This will be the first season of the HBO series without Coolidge, whose character was killed off in the finale of Season 2.Brendan Morrow, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
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Writer-director Margolin based the character on his real grandmother, Thelma Post, and the low-budget indie charmed the festival circuit before grossing over $12 million at the box office.Jenelle Riley, Variety, 16 Dec. 2024
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“Self.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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