- plural of self.
selves
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Yet even as the siblings lose their sophistication and their self-control to a degree that mortifies their loved ones, Mr. Kolker sees more than tragedy in his subjects’ second selves.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 25, 2026
In a separate post Sunday, he shared photos of his younger and current selves and celebrated survival and progress in his caption.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 24, 2026
When they’re on screen, Panettiere and Trachtenberg shine through all the Disney conventions, their characters pointing back to their real selves.
From Salon ● Aug. 18, 2026
The original production had two younger actors looking forward to their older selves, but Cumming suggested to director Andrew Panton of Dundee Rep that he cast older actors who could play younger versions of themselves.
From BBC ● Aug. 12, 2026
Everyone claims that I’ve gotten them right, and while they compare their inner selves, I go to Carlyle, a bit concerned.
From "Challenger Deep" by Neal Shusterman
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