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
Instead of relying on birth dates and celestial positions, this assessment measures the psychological traits that zodiac archetypes have long represented (traits like leadership, adaptability, introspection and spontaneity).
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Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
His films offer his actors no mirror effect, no room or need for introspection.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 22 Jan. 2026
The planet’s business and political leaders are still in Davos, jawbonning about tariffs, AI, and the changing world order—along with some introspection about the perception and reputation of the annual confab itself.
—Alexei Oreskovic, Fortune, 21 Jan. 2026
Enlightenment 7 year cycles refer to individuals seeking to gain a deeper understanding of themselves through introspection and meditation.
—Lisa Stardust, PEOPLE, 20 Jan. 2026
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Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
His films offer his actors no mirror effect, no room or need for introspection.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 22 Jan. 2026
The planet’s business and political leaders are still in Davos, jawbonning about tariffs, AI, and the changing world order—along with some introspection about the perception and reputation of the annual confab itself.
—Alexei Oreskovic, Fortune, 21 Jan. 2026
Enlightenment 7 year cycles refer to individuals seeking to gain a deeper understanding of themselves through introspection and meditation.
—Lisa Stardust, PEOPLE, 20 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for introspection
- soul-searching
- self-reflection
- self-examination
- contemplation
- self-observation
- self-scrutiny
- self-questioning
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And for all the soul-searching and probing, Conrad is well aware that kink can lead to comedy—up to a point.—
Chris Murphy,
Vanity Fair,
22 Jan. 2026
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There is no way to tackle these questions without deep reflection and a great deal of soul-searching.—
Kenneth Seeskin,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Jan. 2026
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This short is uniquely brilliant in its ability to balance laugh-out-loud levity with the emotional pain of honest self-reflection.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
28 Jan. 2026
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And, for that matter, that Rahman has undergone the necessary self-reflection and growth during his years in the political wilderness to truly become a leader for his people.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
28 Jan. 2026
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In an era where analytics and ever-growing coaching staffs allow teams to self-scout every week, the Patriots seem to have taken a more traditional approach and decided on a makeover after a self-examination last month during their bye.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
17 Jan. 2026
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Some time spent in self-examination could yield new insights.—
Magi Helena,
Dallas Morning News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Eid al-Fitr is a joyous time of renewal spent with friends and family after the month of spiritual cleansing, self-restraint and contemplation.—
Lianna Norman,
Florida Times-Union,
5 Feb. 2026
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For your contemplation, consider the following charts.—
Michael Khouw,
CNBC,
26 Jan. 2026
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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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That may be too much heightened self-scrutiny.—
Bryan Price,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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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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With this news came a several-minute period of self-questioning.—
Ruby Cramer,
New Yorker,
23 Jan. 2026
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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 13 Feb. 2026.
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