self-identities

noun

plural of self-identity
as in identities
the set of qualities that make a person different from other people twins making an effort to establish their separate self-identities

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  1. identities
  2. personalities
Noun
  • The identities of several of the other nannies caught on camera engaging in the abuse are not known to law enforcement, according to Sheriff’s Department spokeswoman Nicole Nishida.
    — James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026
  • The Pentagon has refused to release the identities of those killed in the strikes since last year.
    — Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of identities
Noun
  • The film comes amidst an onslaught of new movies, both narrative and documentary, centered on tech personalities.
    — Pete Hammond, Deadline, 5 Oct. 2026
  • How much of your actual personalities is in these characters?
    — Kimberly Nordyke, HollywoodReporter, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of personalities
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“Self-identities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-identities. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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