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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Those themes of identity, belonging and found family resonated with Benet after his own years-long journey of self-discovery.
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Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 31 May 2026
Many millennial and Gen Z women—including myself—explored going natural in college as part of the common self-discovery that comes with leaving home.
—Annie Blay-Tettey, Allure, 29 May 2026
Following a young woman, Leo, who lives with her family in a derelict hotel in the Italian countryside, the book moves through two distinct phases of coming-of-age: childhood and the loss of innocence, and adulthood and the journey of self-discovery.
—Emily Temple, Literary Hub, 26 May 2026
Shomo concluded his remarks with words of advice for others on the road to self-discovery.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 23 May 2026
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Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 31 May 2026
Many millennial and Gen Z women—including myself—explored going natural in college as part of the common self-discovery that comes with leaving home.
—Annie Blay-Tettey, Allure, 29 May 2026
Following a young woman, Leo, who lives with her family in a derelict hotel in the Italian countryside, the book moves through two distinct phases of coming-of-age: childhood and the loss of innocence, and adulthood and the journey of self-discovery.
—Emily Temple, Literary Hub, 26 May 2026
Shomo concluded his remarks with words of advice for others on the road to self-discovery.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 23 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for self-discovery
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“Self-discovery.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-discovery. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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