soul-searching
noun
soul-search·ing
ˈsōl-ˌsər-chiŋ 
: examination of one's conscience especially with regard to motives and values
Examples of soul-searching in a Sentence
after much soul-searching, they both realized that their marriage was essentially over
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The transition of the Macy’s property comes during an era of broader soul-searching for Sacramento’s downtown.
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Insiders at Blumhouse tell The Hollywood Reporter that the soul-searching within the company has already commenced.
—Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 2 July 2025
Malice: The whole hiatus for me was a soul-searching journey.
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But his win has sparked a wave of GOP attacks and triggered a fresh round of soul-searching among Democrats.
—Nik Popli, Time, 26 June 2025
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Sacbee.com, 10 July 2025
Insiders at Blumhouse tell The Hollywood Reporter that the soul-searching within the company has already commenced.
—Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 2 July 2025
Malice: The whole hiatus for me was a soul-searching journey.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 1 July 2025
But his win has sparked a wave of GOP attacks and triggered a fresh round of soul-searching among Democrats.
—Nik Popli, Time, 26 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for soul-searching
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“Soul-searching.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/soul-searching. Accessed 26 Jul. 2025.
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