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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Given’s three books are Women Don’t Owe You Pretty, Girl Crush, and Women Living Deliciously, all of which explore themes of feminism, sexuality, self-discovery, and modern womanhood.
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Max Goldbart, Deadline, 25 Nov. 2025
In the show, Belly has a tradition of classic movie nights with the moms that is established early on, and film references are deliberately integrated into Belly’s journey of self-discovery.
—Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 24 Nov. 2025
What began as a movement of self-discovery is fast becoming a global playbook for how to fuse science, spirituality and storytelling.
—Jenny B. Fine, Footwear News, 18 Nov. 2025
The images, photographed by Marc Brenner and Cameron Slater, show the cast preparing for the revival of Irish playwright John Millington Synge’s tale of youth and self-discovery.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 13 Nov. 2025
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Max Goldbart, Deadline, 25 Nov. 2025
In the show, Belly has a tradition of classic movie nights with the moms that is established early on, and film references are deliberately integrated into Belly’s journey of self-discovery.
—Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 24 Nov. 2025
What began as a movement of self-discovery is fast becoming a global playbook for how to fuse science, spirituality and storytelling.
—Jenny B. Fine, Footwear News, 18 Nov. 2025
The images, photographed by Marc Brenner and Cameron Slater, show the cast preparing for the revival of Irish playwright John Millington Synge’s tale of youth and self-discovery.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 13 Nov. 2025
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“Self-discovery.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-discovery. Accessed 30 Nov. 2025.
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