self-identity
noun
self-iden·ti·ty
ˌself-ī-ˈden-tə-tē 
-ˈde-nə-tē
1
: sameness of a thing with itself
2
: individuality
self-understanding is the necessary condition of a sense of self-identity—
J. C. Murray
J. C. MurraySynonyms
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Exploring the dandy persona has been a natural development for Ball, whose work needles the tension between self-identity and the performance of outward presentation.
—Colleen Kelsey, CNN, 22 Mar. 2024
Visit These 15 Destinations in the African Diaspora Builds a stronger self-identity
First and foremost, family trees encourage kids to build a core identity and discover their roots.
—Jenna Wirth, Parents, 15 Mar. 2024
This alignment between brand messaging and the individual's self-identity can create a strong emotional bond, leading to lasting loyalty.
—Leslie Poston, Forbes, 29 Feb. 2024
More consumers are now empowered to make choices that align with their values and reinforce their self-identity, positively impacting the world around them.
—Michael Klein, Rolling Stone, 7 Dec. 2023
Raised by two Rastafarians between New York and Jamaica, Wauchope learned to see hair as a spiritual extension, a sacred aspect of self-identity that communicates style, health, socioeconomic status, and more.
—Calin Van Paris, Vogue, 21 Oct. 2023
With so many kids playing video games, how was such language affecting their self-identity and mental health?
—Marc Ramirez, USA TODAY, 4 Sep. 2023
From the age of 5, his self-identity was largely defined by competition in sports.
—Kyle Neddenriep, The Indianapolis Star, 23 Aug. 2023
The author, whose work often centers on gender and self-identity and the body, was featured on the cover of Time as part of the magazine’s Next Generation Leaders list.
—Caitlin Huston, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Aug. 2023
Colleen Kelsey, CNN, 22 Mar. 2024
Visit These 15 Destinations in the African Diaspora Builds a stronger self-identity
First and foremost, family trees encourage kids to build a core identity and discover their roots.
—Jenna Wirth, Parents, 15 Mar. 2024
This alignment between brand messaging and the individual's self-identity can create a strong emotional bond, leading to lasting loyalty.
—Leslie Poston, Forbes, 29 Feb. 2024
More consumers are now empowered to make choices that align with their values and reinforce their self-identity, positively impacting the world around them.
—Michael Klein, Rolling Stone, 7 Dec. 2023
Raised by two Rastafarians between New York and Jamaica, Wauchope learned to see hair as a spiritual extension, a sacred aspect of self-identity that communicates style, health, socioeconomic status, and more.
—Calin Van Paris, Vogue, 21 Oct. 2023
With so many kids playing video games, how was such language affecting their self-identity and mental health?
—Marc Ramirez, USA TODAY, 4 Sep. 2023
From the age of 5, his self-identity was largely defined by competition in sports.
—Kyle Neddenriep, The Indianapolis Star, 23 Aug. 2023
The author, whose work often centers on gender and self-identity and the body, was featured on the cover of Time as part of the magazine’s Next Generation Leaders list.
—Caitlin Huston, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Aug. 2023
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“Self-identity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-identity. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.
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