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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
The more that people can bring their true, authentic self to work every day is what makes a company fantastic and also what brings out the best in leaders. — Jenny B. Fine, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026 Something shy, suggestible in the smooth plane of his cheek, baseball cap pulled low, self-consciously. — Literary Hub, 9 Oct. 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
  • Sometimes, when relationships and world politics give people plenty to be angry about, the impulse is to go outside, disconnect, and be one with nature.
    — Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 11 Oct. 2026
  • Four-day yoga retreats on the riverbank, nature walks, and helicopter flights over Victoria Falls are just some of the activities on offer.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of nature
Adjective
  • Officials at the meeting discussed the rise in yields, attributing them to expectations for higher rates from the Fed as well as the build-out in artificial intelligence and solid economic growth.
    — Jeff Cox, CNBC, 7 Oct. 2026
  • All of these features sit on a durable Goodyear® Performance Outsole, so from the heel to the toe and from the top to the bottom, their feet are in for a solid, supportive run.
    — Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of solid
Noun
  • Even when Monét isn’t being quite as playful as on past releases, her personality sparkles brighter than her esteemed guests.
    — Molly Mary O’Brien, Pitchfork, 7 Oct. 2026
  • The hotel’s personality is spelled out by the stores in the mall it’s connected to—all upscale, all chic.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of personality
Adjective
  • As Pate explains - seemingly every week - the JP Poll power rates teams based on whether or not they would be favored over another team on a neutral field according to oddsmakers in Vegas.
    — Austin Perry OutKick, FOXNews.com, 9 Oct. 2026
  • These could include neutral-atom systems and superconducting qubits paired with transducers that convert microwave signals into light.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of neutral
Noun
  • The 10% pure L-ascorbic acid works to fight against free radical damage and even out skin tone, while a blend of hyaluronic acid and ceramides helps hydrate skin and fortify the skin barrier.
    — Deanna Pai, Vogue, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Instead of lace-up flats, the actress opted for a pair of strappy Christian Louboutin pumps in a metallic shade that only augmented the warm tones of the Monse design.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of tone
Adjective
  • Here, this guest went fully monochrome in gray, teaming a cozy sweater top with a shimmering sequin skirt.
    — Amanda Le, InStyle, 10 Sep. 2026
  • For something more monochrome, a white sneaker keeps the whole outfit in one tonal family.
    — Pooja Mistry, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
Definition of monochrome
Noun
  • Leaning into its history, Kessler has outfitted the hotel with installations that channel the Jurassic period, including life size dinosaur skeletons and fossils, backlit in a range of bright colors, displayed throughout the walls.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Oct. 2026
  • While pieces fashioned from metal, including brass and iron, are an obvious choice, the motif can also take shape in bright colors, swirling abstract glass, or more vampy furniture–see, House of Hackney’s black velvet chair.
    — Hannah Coates, Vogue, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of colors
Noun
  • Given how Wade is defined by his love of hallucinogenic mushrooms and off-roading in an ATV, the character is designed to be played big, and Heaton appears to be enjoying himself.
    — Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Brooklyn Nine-Nine alum Fumero’s character, Teri, is a detective inspector for the New Jersey State Police.
    — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of character

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