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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The tween years are a time of big emotions and self-discovery, and shows that reflect this can help kids feel seen and understood.
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Anna Earl, Parents, 12 Mar. 2026
Kobabe’s memoir unfolds roughly chronologically, documenting eir process of self-discovery through experimentation, reading, and navigating evolving relationships.
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Michelle also shared that Barack is on a journey of self-discovery now that their children are adults.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 11 Mar. 2026
The film featured a simple premise — friendship, heartbreak, and self-discovery during a road trip across the country.
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march 5, Miami Herald, 5 Mar. 2026
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Anna Earl, Parents, 12 Mar. 2026
Kobabe’s memoir unfolds roughly chronologically, documenting eir process of self-discovery through experimentation, reading, and navigating evolving relationships.
—Literary Hub, 12 Mar. 2026
Michelle also shared that Barack is on a journey of self-discovery now that their children are adults.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 11 Mar. 2026
The film featured a simple premise — friendship, heartbreak, and self-discovery during a road trip across the country.
—Sara Vallone
march 5, Miami Herald, 5 Mar. 2026
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“Self-discovery.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-discovery. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.
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