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self-expression

[self-ik-spresh-uhn, self-]

noun

  1. the expression or assertion of one's own personality, as in conversation, behavior, poetry, or painting.



self-expression

noun

  1. the expression of one's own personality, feelings, etc, as in painting, poetry, or other creative activity

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Other Word Forms

  • self-expressive adjective
  • ˌ-ˈ adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of self-expression1

First recorded in 1890–95
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Example Sentences

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“We changed the world, literally. ... We helped unleash an exciting type of delivery system for pure self-expression,” Maron wrote on his website.

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The conservatism of the "Jesus glow" TikTok is evident in the way it valorizes conformity and "traditional" gender over creative self-expression.

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That’s because the event is about inspiring others as much as it is creating a safe space for self-expression.

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Their work has been a venue for self-expression and self-realization for many young people, in a context where few economic opportunities are available.

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Here in auto-saturated Los Angeles, the bumper sticker has always been a healthy form of self-expression.

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