self-styled

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"There are more than 10 bears moving about around our town, frequently entering urban areas," the works contractor and self-styled nature lover told AFP.

From Barron's • Jul. 9, 2026

Last year, Mansell got connected to the self-styled internet sleuth, whose real name is Benjamin Schneider.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 26, 2026

Gorka’s path to the White House began in the cottage industry of self-styled terrorism experts that sprang up after the 9/11 terrorist attacks.

From Salon • Apr. 22, 2026

Paramount President Jeff Shell agreed to exit the company after being entangled in a legal battle with a controversial Las Vegas gambler and self-styled “fixer.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

It is a conversation that continues to be played out between self-styled ‘serious’ composers and ‘crossover’ composers to this day.

From "The Story of Music" by Howard Goodall