self-reflection
noun
self-re·flec·tion
ˌself-ri-ˈflek-shən 
Examples of self-reflection in a Sentence
after some self-reflection I realized that I hadn't been honest with my partner
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The holiday marks the start of Lent, which is the 40-day period of fasting, prayer and self-reflection leading up to Easter.
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Christina Fan, CBS News, 18 Feb. 2026
In addition to astrology, the platform also provides access to palmistry, relationship symbolism and other tools for a more varied approach to self-reflection.
—Felysha Walker, Miami Herald, 17 Feb. 2026
At a time when society is eager for change but often impatient with self-reflection, Ramadan offers a counterintuitive lesson.
—Irfan Sarwar, Chicago Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
Her self-reflections have always landed better than love laments though, and there’s plenty of these on the new one.
—Lina Lecaro, Rolling Stone, 17 Feb. 2026
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Christina Fan, CBS News, 18 Feb. 2026
In addition to astrology, the platform also provides access to palmistry, relationship symbolism and other tools for a more varied approach to self-reflection.
—Felysha Walker, Miami Herald, 17 Feb. 2026
At a time when society is eager for change but often impatient with self-reflection, Ramadan offers a counterintuitive lesson.
—Irfan Sarwar, Chicago Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
Her self-reflections have always landed better than love laments though, and there’s plenty of these on the new one.
—Lina Lecaro, Rolling Stone, 17 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for self-reflection
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“Self-reflection.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-reflection. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.
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