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introspections

noun

plural of introspection
as in self-reflections
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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  1. self-reflections
  2. contemplations
  3. self-examinations
  4. reflections
Noun
  • The former front man of the Smiths revisits familiar territory—his self-reflections, or, rather, complications, surrounding romance, fame, and politics.
    — Air Mail, Air Mail, 14 Mar. 2026
  • Her self-reflections have always landed better than love laments though, and there’s plenty of these on the new one.
    — Lina Lecaro, Rolling Stone, 17 Feb. 2026
Definition of self-reflections
Noun
  • May talked about her gender but also what sounded like contemplations of self-harm.
    — Jo Yurcaba, NBC news, 18 July 2026
  • Selzer’s contemplations bring together literature, history, philosophy, medicine, and ruminations.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 14 May 2026
Definition of contemplations
Noun
  • 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
Definition of self-examinations
Noun
  • Windows, lamps, and other light sources impact how an image appears, and reducing reflections allows viewers to maintain a clearer view of the screen.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 16 Sep. 2026
  • Why not spend an hour with Dillard’s writing, and some reflections on her life and work from her friends and admirers on Lit Hub?
    — James Folta, Literary Hub, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of reflections
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“Introspections.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/introspections. Accessed 26 Sep. 2026.

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