self

Example Sentences

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She might “create a new persona,” as she says on “I Feel So Free,” but even her personae are versions of her true self.

From Salon • Jul. 8, 2026

As more individuals join, the movement reaches a tipping point and develops into a large, self sustaining circular procession.

From Science Daily • Jul. 6, 2026

Without giving away my political leanings — I don’t even mean to go there — sadly, in this present moment, I don’t think the country is showing its best self.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 2, 2026

Asked what he would now tell his 2016 self at Wimbledon, he replied: "Appreciate that moment for a long time because they're gone very quickly."

From BBC • Jun. 29, 2026

I had spent the last year trying so hard to re-create myself, just being seen by an old pal would feel like bridging a dangerous gap between my current self and who I’d once been.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros