as in self-concept
the way you think about yourself and your abilities or appearance
She has a positive self-image buoyed by her years of success.
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Recent Examples of self-image
Learning to build self-worth beyond physical appearance and shifting from seeking external validation to cultivating inner self-acceptance can gradually help restore confidence, leading to healthier relationships and a more positive self-image.
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Mark Travers, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
But after years of struggling with her self-image, an unexpected theory has helped one millennial woman make an eye-opening realization.
—Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 6 Mar. 2025
Plus, asking for help confidently shapes both others' perception of you and your self-image.
—Melody Wilding, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
Does this friend have potential body & self-image issues that the other girls don’t?
—Erin Clack, People.com, 26 Feb. 2025
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Mark Travers, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
But after years of struggling with her self-image, an unexpected theory has helped one millennial woman make an eye-opening realization.
—Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 6 Mar. 2025
Plus, asking for help confidently shapes both others' perception of you and your self-image.
—Melody Wilding, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
Does this friend have potential body & self-image issues that the other girls don’t?
—Erin Clack, People.com, 26 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-image
Noun
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As highlighted in a Harvard Business Review article, working through a professional identity crisis involves redefining your self-concept and aligning it with your aspirations.—
Carrie Anne Yu,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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For instance, a 2019 study published in Personal Relationships shows that self-concept clarity — having a strong and stable sense of self — directly predicts greater relationship satisfaction for both partners.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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Social psychology long agrees that early life experiences play a significant role in shaping our worldview, self-perception and level of confidence.—
Vinesh Sukumaran,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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To Feedback Feedback that challenges our self-perception often triggers emotional responses that hinder its effectiveness.—
Sandro da Silva,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
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Rediscover your personal brand through introspection to get clear on your values, purpose, superpowers and differentiation.—
William Arruda,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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On March 20, the sun will enter Aries and slip into your 12th house of closure, dreams and all things behind the scenes, marking a time for rest and introspection.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
20 Mar. 2025
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“Self-image.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-image. Accessed 20 Apr. 2025.
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