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
Chait overstates the case for leftist introspection.
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Jack Butler, National Review, 30 Mar. 2025
Knowing where to deploy AI whether in client-facing functions, internal workflows, or core operations, requires introspection, careful planning, and the ability to manage expectations.
—Alexander Puutio, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
While interviewing Trump at one of his golf clubs, Theo Von used his free-associative style to great effect, prompting as much introspection in Trump as any interviewer has.
—Andrew Marantz, The New Yorker, 17 Mar. 2025
Here’s the deal: if her comments actually offended you, some serious introspection is needed.
—Raisa Habersham, Miami Herald, 13 Mar. 2025
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Jack Butler, National Review, 30 Mar. 2025
Knowing where to deploy AI whether in client-facing functions, internal workflows, or core operations, requires introspection, careful planning, and the ability to manage expectations.
—Alexander Puutio, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
While interviewing Trump at one of his golf clubs, Theo Von used his free-associative style to great effect, prompting as much introspection in Trump as any interviewer has.
—Andrew Marantz, The New Yorker, 17 Mar. 2025
Here’s the deal: if her comments actually offended you, some serious introspection is needed.
—Raisa Habersham, Miami Herald, 13 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for introspection
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Her speech will be watched closely by Democratic party insiders who are also soul-searching the future direction of their beleaguered party.—
Grant Stringer,
Mercury News,
1 May 2025
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At the same time, the soul-searching underway on the Democratic side demonstrates an uncertainty about what messaging and who should come next.—
Averi Harper,
ABC News,
29 Apr. 2025
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David would spend nearly three decades writing to his brother, years marked by nostalgia, regret and intense self-reflection.—
Serge F. Kovaleski,
New York Times,
29 Apr. 2025
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To utilize our willpower effectively, self-reflection is essential.—
Veronica Angela,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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That kind of deep self-examination requires patience, courage, and more often than not, discomfort.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
12 Apr. 2025
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Warhol is a brisk dip in self-deprecating self-examination.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
2 Apr. 2025
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These five must-haves in your morning routine corroborate studies that show morning contemplation broadens your perspective and reverses negative thoughts such as self-doubt and uncertainty about the future.—
Bryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
20 Apr. 2025
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Despite the anger and hard contemplation in the songs, the album is fun (see those hooks).—
Jed Gottlieb,
Boston Herald,
28 Mar. 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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Moreover, self-observation might highlight a leader's tendency to let stress visibly affect their demeanor, inadvertently impacting team morale.—
Paola Cecchi-Dimeglio,
Forbes,
14 Feb. 2024
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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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Above all, Raisman is working on breaking free from a vicious cycle of self-scrutiny.—
Katie Camero,
USA TODAY,
29 Feb. 2024
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“Introspection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/introspection. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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