self-realization
noun
self-re·al·i·za·tion
ˌself-ˌrē-ə-lə-ˈzā-shən 
: fulfillment by oneself of the possibilities of one's character or personality
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In the finale, which aired on HBO on Sunday evening, fans see the other Ratliff siblings find self-realization, whether mildly profound (Saxon unearthed his more spiritual side and at least an inkling of a soul) or materialistic (Piper can’t settle for low thread count or non-organic food).
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Seija Rankin, HollywoodReporter, 8 Apr. 2025
Stream Dance Spa - Santa Fe, New Mexico Stream Dance Spa at Bishop's Lodge in Santa Fe, New Mexico, offers a serene retreat that concentrates on spiritual well-being for travelers seeking tranquility, self-realization and connection.
—Martie Bowser, Forbes.com, 30 Mar. 2025
As the story unfolds, viewers are drawn into the world of creativity and introspection, witnessing the journey towards self-realization and fulfillment of aspirations, all while navigating the intricate dynamics of the mother-daughter relationship.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 19 Mar. 2025
Both young actors are superb, each zigzagging along that fine line between immature posturing and actual, exhilarating self-realization, evoking that transitional stage through which girls like them can often seem at least three ages at once.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 14 Feb. 2025
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Seija Rankin, HollywoodReporter, 8 Apr. 2025
Stream Dance Spa - Santa Fe, New Mexico Stream Dance Spa at Bishop's Lodge in Santa Fe, New Mexico, offers a serene retreat that concentrates on spiritual well-being for travelers seeking tranquility, self-realization and connection.
—Martie Bowser, Forbes.com, 30 Mar. 2025
As the story unfolds, viewers are drawn into the world of creativity and introspection, witnessing the journey towards self-realization and fulfillment of aspirations, all while navigating the intricate dynamics of the mother-daughter relationship.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 19 Mar. 2025
Both young actors are superb, each zigzagging along that fine line between immature posturing and actual, exhilarating self-realization, evoking that transitional stage through which girls like them can often seem at least three ages at once.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 14 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for self-realization
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“Self-realization.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-realization. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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