as in vanity
an often unjustified feeling of being pleased with oneself or with one's situation or achievements
nurtured a self-love that was far greater than any affection she ever felt for another person
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Recent Examples of self-love
Sutton Foster has learned a lot from her own daughter — including the importance of self-love.
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Hannah Sacks, People.com, 1 Apr. 2025
The emotional self-love anthem appeared on her 2020 album Rare.
—Madison E. Goldberg, People.com, 28 Mar. 2025
Though rooted in self-love, these trends can blur the line between care and consumerism.
—Jasmine Browley, Essence, 26 Mar. 2025
On an album filled with messages of self-love and empowerment, the penultimate track found Gaga singing her first unconditional love song — a bluesy, country-rock tribute to her ex-boyfriend Lüc Carl.
—Kristen S. Hé, Vulture, 19 Mar. 2025
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Hannah Sacks, People.com, 1 Apr. 2025
The emotional self-love anthem appeared on her 2020 album Rare.
—Madison E. Goldberg, People.com, 28 Mar. 2025
Though rooted in self-love, these trends can blur the line between care and consumerism.
—Jasmine Browley, Essence, 26 Mar. 2025
On an album filled with messages of self-love and empowerment, the penultimate track found Gaga singing her first unconditional love song — a bluesy, country-rock tribute to her ex-boyfriend Lüc Carl.
—Kristen S. Hé, Vulture, 19 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-love
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Other highlights include the nine-foot-plus height for the tray ceiling, a walk-in closet with a skylight, and a primary bath that includes a soaking tub, separate large shower, dual sink vanity, and a private room for the commode.—
James Alexander,
Hartford Courant,
20 Apr. 2025
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Why Digital Products Are Changing the Game Entrepreneurial creators are shifting the narrative away from vanity metrics and toward meaningful income.—
Kristen Bousquet,
Forbes.com,
20 Apr. 2025
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Of course, there are cases where a healthy ego is necessary.—
Stephanie Dillon,
Rolling Stone,
4 Apr. 2025
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Consider: One of the key reasons Salke was hired away from NBC seven years ago was because she was known as a talent-friendly exec who knew how to massage the egos of the writers, actors, and producers who keep Hollywood running.—
Josef Adalian,
Vulture,
4 Apr. 2025
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Taylor said the team hopes to host a contingent of young players from local club teams, and college players take pride in interacting with them.—
Colleen Kane,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Apr. 2025
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Plus, the brand takes pride in their meticulous craftsmanship, with each hat requiring approximately 22 hours to complete.—
Pooja Shah,
Forbes.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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“Self-love.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-love. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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