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self-esteem

[self-i-steem, self-] / ˈsɛlf ɪˈstim, ˌsɛlf- /


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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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