as in self-realization
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the process of fully developing and using your abilities
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-actualization
- self-realization
- self-fulfillment
- self-discovery
- self-exploration
- introspection
- self-awareness
- self-reflection
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But the director maintains a strong level of realistic tension, sticking to Camille’s side as the boy takes plenty of blows but dishes out plenty as well, jabbing his way towards a form of self-realization.—
Jordan Mintzer,
HollywoodReporter,
17 May 2025 -
With suspense and self-realizations, this book will have readers lose track of time and space.—
Sixteen Ramos,
USA Today,
9 May 2025
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Turner-Seed’s own writing lays bare a struggle for self-fulfillment, to reconcile the traditional values pushed by her Jewish immigrant parents with a restless need to discover and make her own way.—
Robert Abele,
Los Angeles Times,
13 June 2025
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The film explores the dilemma of choosing between self-fulfillment and familial obligations, showing how Joyce learns to embrace her mother’s modern family business and reflecting on the challenges of a globalized generation.—
Rafa Sales Ross,
Variety,
8 Apr. 2025
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Written by Skinner & Scott King and co-starring Wally Baram as Carmen, Mary Beth Barone as Grace and Adam DiMarco as Peter, this A24 television production effectively blends sharp humor and relatable heart, as all of its characters seek out their own path towards self-discovery and acceptance.—
Jeff Conway,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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There are great blocks about self-discovery and sports with the Negro Leagues and the NBA.—
Stephen Schaefer,
Boston Herald,
18 June 2025
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Her book serves as a guide that focuses on self-discovery and self-exploration in both life and career.—
Abigail Lee,
Variety,
18 June 2025
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Agathe’s love life as one of self-exploration and forgoes any side story spotlighting male competition.—
Hannah Benson
May 16,
Literary Hub,
16 May 2025
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Jupiter's transit through Cancer sparks conversations and creativity, but Saturn in Aries encourages more introspection and solitude to gain deeper insights.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
14 June 2025
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The 2023 revelations about Brand led to much anger and entertainment industry introspection.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
30 May 2025
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By lacking a growth mindset and self-awareness, leaders can be trapped by blind spots and office politics.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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The late-dawning self-awareness of a Charles Portis character, the non-sequiturs of Steve Martin.—
Christopher Borrelli,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2025
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Justin Bieber has been documenting what appears to be an intense period of self-reflection through a series of Instagram posts for more than three months.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
16 June 2025
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Applicants are in the early days of self-reflection; life on a treadmill is unexamined.—
Scott White,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
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