as in soul-searching
examination of one's own thoughts and feelings
not a man given to introspection, he grew impatient with his wife's constant need to discuss their relationship
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Recent Examples of introspection
The works invite not just admiration but introspection–challenging us to reconsider our relationship to nature, to time, and to one another.
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Lee Sharrock, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025
For jaded Beltway observers who dismiss the prospect of a third impeachment as mere partisan spectacle, Holtzman’s example should provoke a long-overdue bout of introspection.
—Chris Lehmann, Harpers Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025
Other circumstances fueled Estelle’s introspection.
—Literary Hub, 19 Aug. 2025
Tackling the revelatory scene also required some introspection.
—Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 15 Aug. 2025
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Lee Sharrock, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025
For jaded Beltway observers who dismiss the prospect of a third impeachment as mere partisan spectacle, Holtzman’s example should provoke a long-overdue bout of introspection.
—Chris Lehmann, Harpers Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025
Other circumstances fueled Estelle’s introspection.
—Literary Hub, 19 Aug. 2025
Tackling the revelatory scene also required some introspection.
—Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 15 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for introspection
Recent Examples of Synonyms for introspection
- soul-searching
- self-reflection
- self-examination
- contemplation
- self-observation
- self-scrutiny
- self-questioning
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The movie follows actor Mike Tyler (Chris Evans), who is attempting a comeback after a personal crisis and subsequent soul-searching.—
Mia Galuppo,
HollywoodReporter,
2 Sep. 2025
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Clooney, 64, plays the titular character, a famous movie star on a soul-searching journey throughout Europe with his manager (played by Sandler, 58).—
Jack Smart,
People.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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As school systems recalibrate how young people relate to their devices, forward-thinking business leaders can mirror this shift by creating environments where deep thinking, self-reflection and regulation, and authentic collaboration are once again the norm.—
Elan Gepner-Dales,
Rolling Stone,
3 Sep. 2025
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First, use assessments like CliftonStrengths or self-reflection to uncover your unique talents.—
Gamze Acar Bayraktaroglu,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Mother’s turbulent self-examination is incited by the revelation of Sister Agnieszka’s pregnancy in the film’s first Act.—
Ritesh Mehta,
IndieWire,
27 Aug. 2025
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This disciplined self-examination is the foundation for refining skills and advancing toward mastery.—
Richard Menger MD MPA,
Forbes.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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Bill gravitates towards Tammy (Jane Levy), his daughter-in-law and the only other person in his rambunctious household who values contemplation and repose.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
29 Aug. 2025
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In the contemplation stage, individuals consider the need for change and intend to take action within the foreseeable future.—
Susan Madsen,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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There are three invitations leaders can offer their direct reports: Play with the technology as a tool for self-observation.—
Michael Hudson,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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Anyone who has tracked their daily steps or worn a glucose monitor can testify that self-observation works.—
Dev Patnaik,
Forbes,
7 Oct. 2024
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In a foundational study, it was found that companies professing a strong belief in meritocracy were more likely to reward men over equally performing women because the belief in objectivity ironically reduces self-scrutiny in decisions, giving managers subconscious permission to act on stereotypes.—
Heather Price,
Forbes.com,
30 July 2025
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Few other nations are as prone to self-scrutiny and self-criticism, or as engaged in impassioned discourse on the nature of liberty and democracy without fear of governmental repression.—
Kenneth Lasson,
Baltimore Sun,
1 Jan. 2025
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But users can instruct it to be tentative, hesitant, self-questioning or even deliberately clumsy.—
Chris Reed,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 Aug. 2025
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“Introspection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/introspection. Accessed 5 Sep. 2025.
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