express itself/themselves
idiom
of feelings
: to become known or seen as the result of a particular action
His rage and frustration expressed themselves as/in/through temper tantrums.
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Oralee Watkins-McKinzy is a relative of Warren Watkins who helped organize Thursday’s showcase, and said events like Fusionfest are one of many ways for the community to express themselves.
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Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 6 June 2025
For instance, one study has shown that emotional environments and chronic stress can induce epigenetic changes—biological modifications that influence how genes express themselves.
—Carrie Anne Yu, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
The group helps veterans express themselves through writing and provides a place to share experiences and meet other service members.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 May 2025
But in the mid-2010s, the alternative alté movement was gaining popularity in the country, empowering a new generation of creatives to express themselves freely in their sound and style.
—Heran Mamo, Billboard, 14 May 2025
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Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 6 June 2025
For instance, one study has shown that emotional environments and chronic stress can induce epigenetic changes—biological modifications that influence how genes express themselves.
—Carrie Anne Yu, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
The group helps veterans express themselves through writing and provides a place to share experiences and meet other service members.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 May 2025
But in the mid-2010s, the alternative alté movement was gaining popularity in the country, empowering a new generation of creatives to express themselves freely in their sound and style.
—Heran Mamo, Billboard, 14 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for express itself/themselves
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“Express itself/themselves.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/express%20itself%2Fthemselves. Accessed 9 Jun. 2025.
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