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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At the same time, Neptune, your celestial ruler, enters Aries, shifting your focus from self-discovery to self-worth.
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Climbing the career ladder can sometimes be a journey of self-discovery.
—Mena Mirhom, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Expanding beyond romance to focus on friendship and self-discovery, the series broadened the possibilities of the genre.
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It’s been a journey of self-discovery.
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Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026
Climbing the career ladder can sometimes be a journey of self-discovery.
—Mena Mirhom, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Expanding beyond romance to focus on friendship and self-discovery, the series broadened the possibilities of the genre.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 27 Jan. 2026
It’s been a journey of self-discovery.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 24 Jan. 2026
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 1 Feb. 2026.
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