self-esteem
Example Sentences
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But the boost to human self-esteem and the reminder that our squishy bodies still matter more than all the data in the cloud?
From Salon ● Aug. 14, 2026
I had recently heard that “no” was a complete sentence, and I craved the self-esteem that came with that simple word.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 7, 2026
But she admits the arrangement is sometimes not great for her self-esteem and there is "definitely a stigma about living with parents".
From BBC ● Jun. 25, 2026
Evidence reviewed by psychologist Jane Piliavin found that helping others is associated with higher self-esteem, lower rates of depression, reduced school dropout rates, improved immune function, and even longer life expectancy.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 13, 2026
They’d also taught me how to do math and solve puzzles while building my self-esteem.
From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline
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Vocabulary lists containing self-esteem
"Hip-Hop as Culture" and "I Am Somebody"
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"My Left Foot" and "Success Is a Mind-Set"
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