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noun

ˈself How to pronounce self (audio)
Definition of selfnext
as in nature
the set of qualities that makes a person, a group of people, or a thing different from others some believe that it's only in times of great stress that a person's true self is revealed

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adjective

as in solid
having or consisting of a single color a self-red rose of a shade that hasn't been seen before

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Recent Examples of self
Noun
However, data shows that middle-income households may not have the financial resources to self-fund those costs. — Lorie Konish, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2026 The authorship, the self-revealing, the exhibitionism, being so proud. — Rachel Handler, Vulture, 2 Sep. 2026
Adjective
An inspector’s notes also stated there were cardboard containers on the floor, a non-self closing restroom door, no training documentation for the staff. — Pam McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 28 Feb. 2023 The women's brains showed a clear divide between the areas of the brain activated by self and non-self MHCs. — Breanna Draxler, Discover Magazine, 24 Jan. 2013 See All Example Sentences for self
Recent Examples of Synonyms for self
  1. nature
  2. solid
  3. personality
  4. neutral
  5. tone
  6. monochrome
  7. colors
  8. character
Noun
  • All three projects will collectively contribute to better measurements of how cosmic structure is changing over time—crucial information for clarifying the nature of dark energy and dark matter in the universe’s evolution.
    — Lee Billings, Scientific American, 31 Aug. 2026
  • While the moves are not dramatic, the elevated nature of yields has added to the debt burden, putting interest paid as the largest federal expenditure outside Social Security and Medicare.
    — Kevin Breuninger,Jeff Cox, CNBC, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of nature
Adjective
  • Made with solid brush fibers, the applicator combs and controls the placement of the product so the finish is clump-free.
    — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Minasian didn’t deny that there have been problems in the ninth inning, and his larger point was that the Giants have solid relievers who can be part of a good bullpen.
    — Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of solid
Noun
  • As a talk-show host and media personality, her sometimes petulant, relentlessly flirtatious energy was a thrilling throwback to the likes of Rosie O’Donnell or Alan Carr’s chat shows.
    — Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 3 Sep. 2026
  • One aspect of Eloise’s personality that her parents and brother treasure the most is her connection with animals, from family pets to the deer and horses roaming on the ranch.
    — Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of personality
Adjective
  • Express a positive sentiment, as opposed to a neutral or negative tone.
    — Paul Hsieh, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Instead, try artisanal, handmade designs in neutral, earthy tones.
    — Sheila Kim, The Spruce, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of neutral
Noun
  • Expressing positive sentiment, such as appreciation, also proved more effective than neutral or negative tones.
    — Paul Hsieh, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Soto returning from an injury late in a lost season could help set a tone for next year.
    — Will Sammon, New York Times, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of tone
Adjective
  • For something more monochrome, a white sneaker keeps the whole outfit in one tonal family.
    — Pooja Mistry, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
  • If the answer was too monochrome, the company’s policy could draw legal liability and even an investigation from the federal government.
    — Wendy R. Anderson, Washington Post, 10 July 2026
Definition of monochrome
Noun
  • Available in 12 colors, these jeans pack a ton of versatility.
    — Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 30 Aug. 2026
  • The brand’s Speedcat Ballet Mules arrived earlier this season and, immediately, colors started selling out.
    — Kaelin Dodge, InStyle, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of colors
Noun
  • Behold the plight of the Ryan Murphy character, cursed to behave nonsensically and flit wildly from plotline to plotline based on the writer’s whims.
    — Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 3 Sep. 2026
  • At the center, a Geometric CNC Fuller visually reduces the mass of the blade while reinforcing Razorbill's distinctive multi-faceted character.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of character

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“Self.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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