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
Full of big, shouty drill sergeants, lovable characters and deep introspection, the series is earnest and refreshing.
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Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
Even in the professional sphere, deciding whether a situation requires genuine human empathy, authenticity or trust over speed calls for introspection.
—Sarat Chakravarthi, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
The peace at the end of the recent war with Israel is similarly marked by a lack of Iranian introspection or remorse.
—Graeme Wood, The Atlantic, 2 Sep. 2025
Task, like Ingelsby’s Mare of Easttown before it, is one that isn’t all weighty introspection despite its heavy themes.
—EW.com, 26 Aug. 2025
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Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
Even in the professional sphere, deciding whether a situation requires genuine human empathy, authenticity or trust over speed calls for introspection.
—Sarat Chakravarthi, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
The peace at the end of the recent war with Israel is similarly marked by a lack of Iranian introspection or remorse.
—Graeme Wood, The Atlantic, 2 Sep. 2025
Task, like Ingelsby’s Mare of Easttown before it, is one that isn’t all weighty introspection despite its heavy themes.
—EW.com, 26 Aug. 2025
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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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Peterson’s messages about masculinity have found an audience among young men seeking direction and prompted soul-searching among Christian podcasting pastors.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
9 Sep. 2025
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But Black Wednesday also sparked deeper soul-searching.—
Kyle Westaway,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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As with many things in life, self-reflection can be a tremendous help in mitigating worry, fear, pressure, anxiety, and stress.—
Harry Kraemer,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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An effort by the College Board to reemphasize the benefits of deep reading — for critical thinking, for self-reflection, for learning of all kinds — might go a long way toward restoring some balance.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
9 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 16 Sep. 2025.
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