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self-love

[self-luhv] / ˈsɛlfˈlʌv /
NOUN
egotism
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STRONG


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It’s a show about self-love, and she really kind of vibed with that.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 11, 2026

The diet culture of the ’90s was never totally vanquished, and Ozempic has complicated narratives about body size, health, and self-love, to put it mildly.

From Slate ● Mar. 31, 2026

The self-love script took hold in part because it offered a comforting narrative.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 2, 2026

But even if you haven’t surrendered to the catchiness of “Golden,” the plot’s infectious reflections on acceptance and self-love are unimpeachable for fans of any age.

From Salon ● Dec. 19, 2025

It was rather like that Christmas morning sensation of being about to give a present that was bound to cause delight, a joyful feeling of blameless self-love.

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan




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