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
Narcissus’s self-love prevented him from being close to others.
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Mark Travers, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024
This time, the Colombian pop singer-songwriter — who scored a best new artist Latin Grammy nom — addresses topics such as self-love, self-discovery and the courage to get out of a relationship that is not worth holding on to.
—Ingrid Fajardo, Billboard, 4 Oct. 2024
Silverman hopes that after watching together, Barney’s World sparks conversations between parents and children about kindness, self-love, and community.
—Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 3 Oct. 2024
Loving and honouring your wild and passionate side is critical to attaining self-love.
—Lisa Stardust, refinery29.com, 1 Oct. 2024
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Mark Travers, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024
This time, the Colombian pop singer-songwriter — who scored a best new artist Latin Grammy nom — addresses topics such as self-love, self-discovery and the courage to get out of a relationship that is not worth holding on to.
—Ingrid Fajardo, Billboard, 4 Oct. 2024
Silverman hopes that after watching together, Barney’s World sparks conversations between parents and children about kindness, self-love, and community.
—Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 3 Oct. 2024
Loving and honouring your wild and passionate side is critical to attaining self-love.
—Lisa Stardust, refinery29.com, 1 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for self-love
Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-love
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In the primary bedroom, which opens to a patio, wood floors lead to an bathroom with a spacious vanity, free-standing tub, and separate rain shower.Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 6 Nov. 2024
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The primary suite encompasses the entire third floor and has a fireplace, vaulted ceilings, a custom walk-in closet and a marble spa bath with dual vanities, a steam shower and two commodes.Lauryn Azu, Chicago Tribune, 31 Oct. 2024
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That sense of fun, and ego for its own sake, is the show’s go-to, with Pennette and company eschewing deeper meaning or morality in its cynical storytelling.Frank Rizzo, Variety, 22 Nov. 2024
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The ego is responsible for your mindsets, beliefs, impulses and reactions.Christie Garcia, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
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Despite her standout performance, Keith took most pride in Northwood’s historic victory.Dan Albano, Orange County Register, 9 Nov. 2024
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Hezbollah has long justified reckless wars against Israel with appeals to pan-Arab pride: The liberation of Palestine was worth any sacrifice.Robert F. Worth, The Atlantic, 31 Oct. 2024
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“Self-love.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-love. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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