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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Alex and Ethan’s self-discovery is short-lived after Alex tells Sasha the truth of their plot.
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Lovia Gyarkye, HollywoodReporter, 3 Apr. 2025
Leila reaches out to Maria for help and what follows is a journey of self-discovery for both women in unearthing the beauty and potential in vulnerable young minds when others can’t see it.
—Gus Alexiou, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
As Shrek sets out with his talkative sidekick Donkey, the adventure quickly evolves from a simple quest to a journey of self-discovery, unexpected relationships and a lot of hilarity along the way.
—Jane Lacroix, People.com, 29 Mar. 2025
With encouragement from her daughter, Hannah (played by Abby Ryder Fortson), Maggie embarks on a journey of self-discovery, ultimately learning to love herself and to treat those around her with greater kindness.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 26 Mar. 2025
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Lovia Gyarkye, HollywoodReporter, 3 Apr. 2025
Leila reaches out to Maria for help and what follows is a journey of self-discovery for both women in unearthing the beauty and potential in vulnerable young minds when others can’t see it.
—Gus Alexiou, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
As Shrek sets out with his talkative sidekick Donkey, the adventure quickly evolves from a simple quest to a journey of self-discovery, unexpected relationships and a lot of hilarity along the way.
—Jane Lacroix, People.com, 29 Mar. 2025
With encouragement from her daughter, Hannah (played by Abby Ryder Fortson), Maggie embarks on a journey of self-discovery, ultimately learning to love herself and to treat those around her with greater kindness.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 26 Mar. 2025
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 17 Apr. 2025.
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