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self-love

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


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The Love Yourself albums, which centered on self-love, mental health and personal growth resonated across cultures.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 2, 2026

And so began his long journey of recovery and self-love.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 15, 2025

The “meaning” of gay and lesbian identification alluded to here was akin to the promise of coming out: allowing self-love, acceptance, and pride to model a utopian world where all are valued.

From Slate • Apr. 7, 2025

The Labadists in particular embraced simple communal living and sacrifice in order to flush out the poisons of self-love.

From "The Girl Who Drew Butterflies: How Maria Merian's Art Changed Science" by Joyce Sidman