self-concept

noun

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as in self-image

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Recent Examples of self-concept But through a series of deft legal maneuvers—joined to the ever more ambitious self-concepts of some international legal tribunals—Mauritius was able to win a second legal victory at another international tribunal, for the law of the sea. — David Frum, The Atlantic, 2 Mar. 2026 But Rushdie struggles with that self-concept. — Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 16 Jan. 2026 Both Neptune and Saturn station direct in your sign, marking a massive turning point in your self-concept and spiritual evolution. — Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 28 Nov. 2025 Your reputation and self-concept are on the mend this month. — Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for self-concept
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  1. self-image
  2. self-perception
Noun
  • That a self-image forged in the crucible of the fear of being ugly makes women amputate their talents?
    — Eugenie Brinkema, ARTnews.com, 17 Oct. 2026
  • To burnish the public image and the self-image of men engaged in such sordid enterprises, all kinds of pseudo-traditional rituals and ceremonies were revived or invented.
    — Ian Buruma, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of self-image
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  • An exploration of self-perception and a non-punitive confrontation with the past.
    — Anna Marie de la Fuente, Variety, 9 Oct. 2026
  • In the best cases, leaders have great alignment between their self-perception and others’ perception of them.
    — Joelle Jay, Forbes.com, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of self-perception

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“Self-concept.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-concept. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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