Pronunciation: /sɛlf.seɪm/
noun a person's own self or identity
A1 I saw the selfsame bird in the tree every morning.
A2 The selfsame book was recommended to me by two different friends.
B1 The selfsame car that I saw at the dealership is now parked outside my neighbor's house.
B2 The selfsame argument kept resurfacing in their relationship, causing constant tension.
C1 The selfsame theme runs through all of the author's novels, exploring different aspects of human nature.
C2 The selfsame melody played softly in the background, evoking memories of a distant past.
adjective identical or the same
A1 The selfsame cat visited our garden every day.
A2 She wore the selfsame dress to every party.
B1 The selfsame recipe can be used for both cakes.
B2 The selfsame argument was presented in the previous meeting.
C1 The selfsame principles apply to both scenarios.
C2 The selfsame melody played in the background, creating a sense of nostalgia.
formal The selfsame book was referenced in both articles.
informal I saw the selfsame movie twice last week.
slang That selfsame shirt is my favorite to wear on weekends.
figurative The selfsame feeling of nostalgia washed over me as I walked through the old neighborhood.
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