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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Lisa Stardust, PEOPLE, 20 Jan. 2026
The lively group discusses romantic — often very sexy — fiction to spark nuanced conversations about self-discovery.
—Maddie Connors, Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2026
It’s been a journey of self-discovery.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 6 Jan. 2026
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.
—Jesa Marie Calaor, Allure, 22 Dec. 2025
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“Self-discovery.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-discovery. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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