How to Use self-discovery in a Sentence

self-discovery

noun
  • Go on a journey of self-discovery as the moon meets the sun.
    USA TODAY, 17 Feb. 2025
  • Alex and Ethan’s self-discovery is short-lived after Alex tells Sasha the truth of their plot.
    Lovia Gyarkye, HollywoodReporter, 3 Apr. 2025
  • The film becomes as much a satire on fame as a journey of self-discovery.
    Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Dec. 2023
  • From his journey of self-discovery came his third album, The Crux.
    EW.com, 4 Apr. 2025
  • The deck of 52 is full of thoughtful questions meant to start or deepen a journey of self-discovery.
    Savannah Smith, Rolling Stone, 4 Dec. 2024
  • And ofc, who doesn't love a cute love story hidden in the middle of a young girl's journey of self-discovery?
    Jasmine Washington, seventeen.com, 8 June 2023
  • In Clay’s case, his journey on Love is Blind catalyzed self-discovery and growth.
    Essence, 16 Mar. 2024
  • The story follows as Noa (Owen Teague) is a young ape forced to defend his home and is forced to go on a journey of self-discovery.
    Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 10 May 2024
  • Use it to support your self-discovery and action, not to replace them.
    Dr. Kyle Elliott, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025
  • Follow Cameron, a college freshman, on a quest for true love and self-discovery.
    Roxsy Lin, Los Angeles Times, 13 Dec. 2023
  • The kids’ journeys of self-discovery are cut short when the Daughters of Atlas arrive on Earth and cause mayhem.
    Christy Piña, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Mar. 2023
  • The death of Pietro's dad reunites them as grown-ups, and the building of a house amid the mountains sparks a pair of stirring, sprawling journeys of self-discovery.
    Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 6 June 2023
  • Instead, focus on the beauty of your journey of self-discovery and growth.
    Erica R. Williams, Essence, 12 Jan. 2024
  • Lopez portrays Affleck as her great love, who has helped in her journey of self-discovery.
    Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 8 Aug. 2024
  • Singh is a poet and writer known for exploring themes of love, loss and self-discovery.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 16 Feb. 2025
  • Honest and nostalgic, the song talks about the sometimes-painful path of self-discovery in order to live a genuine life.
    Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 25 Aug. 2023
  • For me, the only answer was to look deeper and thus began my journey to self-discovery, again.
    Cynthia Johnson, Rolling Stone, 25 Mar. 2025
  • The encounter spurs a journey of self-discovery and first love as Elliott prepares to leave her childhood home.
    Lynette Rice, Deadline, 9 Dec. 2024
  • My time in Cape Town was a wonderful journey of self-discovery.
    Teshie Ogallo, Parents, 15 Jan. 2024
  • The stories behind the album draw from the last six years of her life, a period of clarity and self-discovery.
    Tiana Denicola, Variety, 1 Aug. 2025
  • But in Crossroads, nothing can stop her from her voyage of self-discovery.
    Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 23 Oct. 2023
  • In the middle of all this self-discovery, Lipa’s been figuring out how to create more distance from the noise around her.
    Brittany Spanos, Rolling Stone, 16 Jan. 2024
  • The story promises a blend of love, betrayal and self-discovery.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 10 Sep. 2024
  • For Berry’s memoir is one of growth and self-discovery, of attempting to reconcile her fear with the larger world.
    Colin Dickey, The New Republic, 31 Mar. 2023
  • The film casts their lives as a testament to the power of science and paints discovery as the ultimate act of self-discovery.
    Eric Farwell and Chris Bellamy, EW.com, 17 Aug. 2024
  • Legally Blonde warms the heart by proving that self-discovery never goes out of style!
    Jennifer McRae, CBS News, 17 Mar. 2026
  • For many fans — including plenty in the audience with neon green or pink hair — dyeing your own hair at home is part of self-discovery.
    Deborah Sengupta Stith, Austin American Statesman, 17 Mar. 2026
  • Ethan is on a path of self-discovery.
    Troy Renck, Denver Post, 15 Mar. 2026
  • The tween years are a time of big emotions and self-discovery, and shows that reflect this can help kids feel seen and understood.
    Anna Earl, Parents, 12 Mar. 2026
  • Michelle also shared that Barack is on a journey of self-discovery now that their children are adults.
    Hannah Malach, InStyle, 11 Mar. 2026

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