self-discovery
noun
self-dis·cov·ery
ˌself-di-ˈskə-v(ə-)rē 
: the act or process of achieving self-knowledge
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In a world where things can feel topsy-turvy, the best source for inspiration is often found through self-discovery—and that can start with a coat of nail polish.
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Jesa Marie Calaor, Allure, 22 Dec. 2025
And hopefully through my self-discovery others can gain self-discovery.
—Jessica Sager, PEOPLE, 20 Dec. 2025
Trading boardrooms for burners and office politics for high-pressure kitchens, Kathleen embarks on a funny, heartfelt journey of self-discovery, the logline reads.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 19 Dec. 2025
Outside sits down with Smith to talk about how filming the show pushed him to reckon with self-discovery and facing fear.
—Abigail Wise, Outside, 11 Dec. 2025
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Jesa Marie Calaor, Allure, 22 Dec. 2025
And hopefully through my self-discovery others can gain self-discovery.
—Jessica Sager, PEOPLE, 20 Dec. 2025
Trading boardrooms for burners and office politics for high-pressure kitchens, Kathleen embarks on a funny, heartfelt journey of self-discovery, the logline reads.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 19 Dec. 2025
Outside sits down with Smith to talk about how filming the show pushed him to reckon with self-discovery and facing fear.
—Abigail Wise, Outside, 11 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for self-discovery
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“Self-discovery.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-discovery. Accessed 25 Dec. 2025.
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