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Explore Themself through 10+ example sentences from English, with an explanation of the meaning. Ideal for language learners, writers and word enthusiasts.

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Themself meaning

  1. The reflexive form of they, the third-person singular personal pronoun. The single person previously mentioned, as the object of a verb or following a preposition (also used for emphasis).
  2. Synonym of themselves (the third-person plural).

Using Themself

  • The main meaning on this page is: The reflexive form of they, the third-person singular personal pronoun. The single person previously mentioned, as the object of a verb or following a preposition (also used for emphasis). | Synonym of themselves (the third-person plural).
  • In the example corpus, themself often appears in combinations such as: themself as, of themself, themself from.

Context around Themself

  • Average sentence length in these examples: 25.1 words
  • Position in the sentence: 3 start, 11 middle, 6 end
  • Sentence types: 19 statements, 1 questions, 0 exclamations

Often before:

musician 1× taxpayer 1× call 1× shields 1× see 1× define 1× defend 1× target 1× finding 1× exposed 1×

Often after:

barrett 1× beyond 1×

Sentence patterns with Themself

These short patterns come directly from the example sentences and show how the word is often embedded:

a musician themself barrett said 1× actual target themself 1× aimlessly is themself 1× entirely by themself 1× friend found themself in the 1× is be themself 1× person shields themself from the 1× potentially exposed themself to coronavirus 1×

Sentence openings and endings

Common sentence openings:

a person shields 1× as a musician 1× dunning kruger becomes 1× hogeland criticized it 1× how does someone 1× i used to 1×

Common sentence endings:

actual target themself 1× aimlessly is themself 1× confusion and shame 1× dose of mischief 1× entirely by themself 1× for tax relief 1×

Words around Themself

Just before it in the word index:

themost 3 themistocles 57 themis 9 theming 9 themiddle 2 themes 2.059

Just after it in the word index:

themselves 15.710 themyscira 14 then 82.772 thena 4 thenar 2 thenation 2

Similar in corpus frequency:

aarons 33 abra 33 accelerations 33 accies 33 adepoju 33 aduana 33

Corpus analysis for Themself

  • In this selection, "themself" usually appears in the middle of the sentence. The average example has 25.1 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
  • Around the word, musician, taxpayer, call, barrett and beyond stand out and add context to how "themself" is used.
  • Recognizable usage signals include a musician themself barrett said and actual target themself. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
  • By corpus frequency, "themself" sits close to words such as aarons, abra and accelerations, which helps place it inside the broader word index.

Example types with themself

The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:

Short example sentences

They define themself as contemporary alternative music, sidestepping genre definition. (10 words)

It is not amusing when that person wandering aimlessly is themself. (11 words)

I used to always tell people the best thing that an artist can do is be themself. (17 words)

Longer example sentences

While the individual does turn to the police officer to defend themself with the instrument, it is only after a police officer charges at the individual whose original destination was clearly the encampment and not to harm the officer in question. (41 words)

He is a mushroom dealer who has accrued a long list of enemies for his trade, creating more threat for the cowboy and his allies between him and those holding a grudge than his actual target themself. (37 words)

However, *because of the difficulty of guaranteeing that the accused will present themself for further investigation and trial if they are not a resident of France, foreigners charged with an offence are almost invariably placed on remand. (37 words)

Question examples

How does someone orchestrate a filming, not tell the unaware ‘co-star’ and still not be able to deliver an even semi-charming pitch to make themself not look like a creepy fame hungry musical villain? (36 words)

Example sentences (20)

As a musician themself, Barrett said they love the opportunity to play multiple roles in the ensemble because it allows them to grow in their craft.

Dunning-Kruger becomes a spectacle, a person so unaware of themself that plastering their ignorance online can garner an audience and thus reap profit.

Hogeland criticized it for focusing on property values — rather than the socioeconomic status of the taxpayer themself — as a measure of eligibility for tax relief.

Microsoft Surface Pro 9 is a powerful device made for users who call themself a professional to any extent.

A person shields themself from the sun with an umbrella as people visit Domino Park in Brooklyn, New York, as a heat wave hits the northeast US on June 18, 2024.

If we want to help someone become a better version of themself, we need to show them a better version of ourself.

It is not amusing when that person wandering aimlessly is themself.

Maryam’s story and others become places where Lamya sees a reflection of the person they might be, and a way to see themself beyond confusion and shame.

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They define themself as contemporary alternative music, sidestepping genre definition.

While the individual does turn to the police officer to defend themself with the instrument, it is only after a police officer charges at the individual whose original destination was clearly the encampment and not to harm the officer in question.

Written in response to a situation a friend found themself in, the track is a relatable dose of mischief.

He is a mushroom dealer who has accrued a long list of enemies for his trade, creating more threat for the cowboy and his allies between him and those holding a grudge than his actual target themself.

How does someone orchestrate a filming, not tell the unaware ‘co-star’ and still not be able to deliver an even semi-charming pitch to make themself not look like a creepy fame hungry musical villain?

However, it also reflects a period of their life after returning from Mali, where Xango spent time finding themself.

If your teen has potentially exposed themself to coronavirus, it’s too risky for them to go — and that’s that.

More and more companies emerge that dedicate themself to nanotechnology, and universities are committing more resources to the education of students as well.

That statement, according to the DPP, should explain why the victim no longer wishes to continue with the criminal proceedings and must also declare that the decision was one made entirely by themself.

However, *because of the difficulty of guaranteeing that the accused will present themself for further investigation and trial if they are not a resident of France, foreigners charged with an offence are almost invariably placed on remand.

In a frustrating coincidence, another solo show, They, Themself and Schmerm, also performs only on the 26th, at the woman-led in Northampton.

I used to always tell people the best thing that an artist can do is be themself.

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Common combinations with themself

These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts:

Frequently asked questions

How do you use "themself" in a sentence?
An example: "As a musician themself, Barrett said they love the opportunity to play multiple roles in the ensemble because it allows them to grow in their craft." This page contains 10+ example sentences with the word "themself" from authentic English texts.
What does "themself" mean?
Themself means: The reflexive form of they, the third-person singular personal pronoun. The single person previously mentioned, as the object of a verb or following a preposition (also used for emphasis).
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