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self-love

[self-luhv] / ˈsɛlfˈlʌv /
NOUN
egotism
Synonyms
Antonyms
STRONG


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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 has also brought mental health issues into public conversation - RM of BTS, the globally renowned K-pop group known for songs promoting self-love, is among those who have shared the book online.

From BBC • Oct. 18, 2025

He clothed his motives in the names of virtue, and I have wondered whether he ever knew that no gift will ever buy back a man’s love when you have removed his self-love.

From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck