self-improvement
noun
self-im·prove·ment
ˌself-im-ˈprüv-mənt 
plural self-improvements
: the act or process of improving oneself by one's own actions
individuals interested in self-improvement
opportunities for self-improvement
also
: an instance or result of such improvement
You don't need to wait to ring in the new year to start making self-improvements, because it's always a good time. —
Nicole Yi
—often used before another noun Nicole Yi self-improvement efforts
a self-improvement blog
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Allie Volpe is a senior reporter at Vox covering mental health, relationships, wellness, money, home life, and work through the lens of meaningful self-improvement.
—Allie Volpe, Vox, 3 Apr. 2025
Fay's story exemplifies this, showcasing how a fierce commitment to self-improvement can drive individuals to outperform their peers.
—Jaime Catmull, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
And if our rate of self-improvement is fast enough, then our model improvement process will reach a point of escape velocity where improvements are not just linear or additive, but exponentially compounding.
—John Werner, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
In a 1907 essay, the writer Ito Sakon criticized the idea of escaping the hot urban summer, instead presenting the heat as an opportunity for self-improvement.
—Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 23 Mar. 2025
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Allie Volpe, Vox, 3 Apr. 2025
Fay's story exemplifies this, showcasing how a fierce commitment to self-improvement can drive individuals to outperform their peers.
—Jaime Catmull, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
And if our rate of self-improvement is fast enough, then our model improvement process will reach a point of escape velocity where improvements are not just linear or additive, but exponentially compounding.
—John Werner, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
In a 1907 essay, the writer Ito Sakon criticized the idea of escaping the hot urban summer, instead presenting the heat as an opportunity for self-improvement.
—Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 23 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for self-improvement
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“Self-improvement.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-improvement. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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