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
By the end of the month, Mercury will station retrograde in Leo, evoking a desire for introspection around your belief systems, travel plans and desire for self-discovery.
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Valerie Mesa, People.com, 1 July 2025
Here’s the other thing to reconsider: At what point does your gift of introspection spill over into self-blame?
—Miriam Kirmayer, SELF, 23 June 2025
Emotional matters from the past could resurface, requiring introspection.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 1 Aug. 2025
What followed was a period of deep introspection, including therapy, journaling, and writing letters to herself, many of which later transformed into lyrics.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 31 July 2025
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Valerie Mesa, People.com, 1 July 2025
Here’s the other thing to reconsider: At what point does your gift of introspection spill over into self-blame?
—Miriam Kirmayer, SELF, 23 June 2025
Emotional matters from the past could resurface, requiring introspection.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 1 Aug. 2025
What followed was a period of deep introspection, including therapy, journaling, and writing letters to herself, many of which later transformed into lyrics.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 31 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for introspection
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Dos Santos didn’t play again until Aug. 5, a month-long layoff that allowed for some soul-searching and, dos Santos said, a mental reset.—
Ryan Finley,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Aug. 2025
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This number is tied to intuition, soul-searching and emotional depth.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Any student who completes at least three sessions receives a portfolio with their hours of participation, topics discussed, peer feedback and a self-reflection, which can be shared with college admissions offices.—
Cayla Bamberger,
New York Daily News,
15 Aug. 2025
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But that same glue wasn’t transformed into a product until an innovation occurred, driven by self-reflection far from the workplace.—
Albert Kim,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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Yet the current administration has chosen to hack away at budgets rather than do the hard work of self-examination and improvement.—
Steven R. Furlanetto,
Twin Cities,
17 Aug. 2025
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Throughout her journey after her cancer diagnosis, Bahl has become a fierce advocate for the importance of self-examinations.—
Luke Chinman,
People.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Bill gravitates towards Tammy (Levy), his daughter-in-law and the only other person in his rambunctious household who values contemplation and repose.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
16 July 2025
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Harboring doubts about David’s discipline and commitment, Bill gravitates towards Tammy his daughter-in-law Tammy, the only other person in his rambunctious household who values contemplation and repose.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
16 July 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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“Introspection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/introspection. Accessed 26 Aug. 2025.
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