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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Meanwhile, the guys (and the gals — Yuyu Kitamura rounds out the core clique as Niko, a sweetly daffy neighbor) wrestle with more relatable journeys of self-discovery.
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Angie Han, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 Apr. 2024
The last five years for Shannon Collins, a wedding photographer who identifies as nonbinary, have been filled with survival and self-discoveries, all while Mx. Collins, captured celebrants’ most intimate and revealing moments.
—Alix Strauss, New York Times, 20 Apr. 2024
The friends set off on a quest to fulfill their cravings — which include a trip to Princeton to find more weed, a hitchhiking Neil Patrick Harris, and an encounter with a cheetah on the loose — and, in turn, end up on a journey of self-discovery.
—Kimmy Yam, NBC News, 20 Apr. 2024
From this familiar premise blooms a moving portrait of self-discovery and creativity complete with delectable dishes, haute couture, a painter from the past, and a famous bookstore sheltering eccentrics and poets.
—Staff, The Christian Science Monitor, 18 Apr. 2024
Amaral, who’s set up a fruitful creative homebase in Argentina, achieves a searing, slow-motion portrait of hedonism and self-discovery where characters are allowed to sink fully into their authentic nature without the need for atonement.
—Holly Jones, Variety, 17 Apr. 2024
Angelou’s wisdom is never more evident than in this profound reflection on the nature of resilience and self-discovery.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 4 Apr. 2024
With themes of friendship, courage, and self-discovery, the series aims to capture the essence of childhood wonder and the transformative potential of each individual to ignite positive change.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 3 Apr. 2024
Embracing your authentic self is an ongoing journey of self-discovery and personal growth.
—Linda Fitz-Alan, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
Angie Han, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 Apr. 2024
The last five years for Shannon Collins, a wedding photographer who identifies as nonbinary, have been filled with survival and self-discoveries, all while Mx. Collins, captured celebrants’ most intimate and revealing moments.
—Alix Strauss, New York Times, 20 Apr. 2024
The friends set off on a quest to fulfill their cravings — which include a trip to Princeton to find more weed, a hitchhiking Neil Patrick Harris, and an encounter with a cheetah on the loose — and, in turn, end up on a journey of self-discovery.
—Kimmy Yam, NBC News, 20 Apr. 2024
From this familiar premise blooms a moving portrait of self-discovery and creativity complete with delectable dishes, haute couture, a painter from the past, and a famous bookstore sheltering eccentrics and poets.
—Staff, The Christian Science Monitor, 18 Apr. 2024
Amaral, who’s set up a fruitful creative homebase in Argentina, achieves a searing, slow-motion portrait of hedonism and self-discovery where characters are allowed to sink fully into their authentic nature without the need for atonement.
—Holly Jones, Variety, 17 Apr. 2024
Angelou’s wisdom is never more evident than in this profound reflection on the nature of resilience and self-discovery.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 4 Apr. 2024
With themes of friendship, courage, and self-discovery, the series aims to capture the essence of childhood wonder and the transformative potential of each individual to ignite positive change.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 3 Apr. 2024
Embracing your authentic self is an ongoing journey of self-discovery and personal growth.
—Linda Fitz-Alan, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
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