How to Use self-concept in a Sentence

self-concept

noun
  • Letting go of old self-concepts?
    Usa Today, USA Today, 22 Mar. 2026
  • But Rushdie struggles with that self-concept.
    Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 16 Jan. 2026
  • Your reputation and self-concept are on the mend this month.
    Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Oct. 2025
  • These can all hurt a woman’s self-concept, which shapes identity, self-image and self-esteem.
    Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 4 June 2026
  • To help maintain a stable self-concept, people selectively modify or even forget those memories that challenge their views of themselves.
    Gabrielle Principe, The Conversation, 5 May 2026
  • Both Neptune and Saturn station direct in your sign, marking a massive turning point in your self-concept and spiritual evolution.
    Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 28 Nov. 2025
  • That spirit was palpable in Demna’s debut show at Gucci, where self-concept and self-actualization seemed to come alive in a way that almost laughed at itself.
    Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
  • This habit gradually diminishes self-concept clarity and self-esteem by creating a gap between internal thoughts and public claims.
    Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026
  • Now, on September 29th, the First Quarter Moon rises in your sign, illuminating your identity, self-concept, and leadership style.
    Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 29 Sep. 2025
  • But through a series of deft legal maneuvers—joined to the ever more ambitious self-concepts of some international legal tribunals—Mauritius was able to win a second legal victory at another international tribunal, for the law of the sea.
    David Frum, The Atlantic, 2 Mar. 2026

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