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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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
David A. Ross, Artforum, 1 Jan. 2025
The study found that the neural patterns evoked when thinking about the future self were most similar to those when thinking about another person.
—Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes, 1 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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The Chilean expat architect Downey’s work with Ecuadoran Yanomami tribal communities helped Bill see how the close video observation of radically different cultures could lead to new understandings of self and society.
—David A. Ross, Artforum, 1 Jan. 2025
The study found that the neural patterns evoked when thinking about the future self were most similar to those when thinking about another person.
—Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes, 1 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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Inspired by the elegance and strength of bamboo forests, the tower integrates biophilic principles to create an indoor-outdoor sanctuary, fostering well-being and connection to nature.Perennial Holdings Contributor, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
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This shift is inspired by a growing desire for homes that feel grounded and connected to nature, a counterbalance to the sterility of minimalist trends.Wendy Vazquez, Southern Living, 17 Jan. 2025
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The Jayhawks hope solid defense translates well on the road Saturday.Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 11 Jan. 2025
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But last year's average of 186,000 new jobs a month still slightly exceeds the pre-pandemic average of 182,000 from 2016-2019, solid years for the economy.PAUL WISEMAN THE ASSOCIATED PRESS, arkansasonline.com, 11 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
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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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But the sense of a neutral site faded as the Rams built their 24-3 halftime lead, the largest lead after two quarters in franchise playoff history, per ESPN.Adam Grosbard, Orange County Register, 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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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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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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There were children’s books filled with illustrations of Black and brown characters and, of course, a science fiction area that sat next to a shelf dedicated strictly to Butler’s works.Meagan Jordan, Rolling Stone, 15 Jan. 2025
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“Self.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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