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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My history has been shaped by hardship, self-discovery and a relentless pursuit of purpose.
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Mikhail Shneyder,
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2 July 2026
The Sister, Sister star met Williams after her period of solitude and self-discovery.
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Serritella’s elegant prose includes a top note of originality, a middle note of pure heart, and a base note of self-discovery.
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Coming out is an act of self-discovery.
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Mikhail Shneyder,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
The Sister, Sister star met Williams after her period of solitude and self-discovery.
—
Yamillah Hurtado,
PEOPLE,
1 July 2026
Serritella’s elegant prose includes a top note of originality, a middle note of pure heart, and a base note of self-discovery.
—
Gabrielle Bellot,
Literary Hub,
30 June 2026
Coming out is an act of self-discovery.
—
Carolyn O'Laughlin,
CNN Money,
28 June 2026
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“Self-discovery.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-discovery. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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