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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Taking the main character’s famous journey of self-realization every night.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
21 Dec. 2025 -
Although that self-realization is timeless, Roder cannily positions it to speak to contemporary times.—
Stephen Saito,
Variety,
23 Nov. 2025
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But this is a Norman Lear comedy after all (his last before passing in late 2023) — so by the end of the first episode, the hilarious sitcom has revealed its true interest in acceptance, forgiveness, and self-fulfillment.—
Michael Cuby,
Them.,
17 Nov. 2025
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And increasingly, women are choosing solitude and self-fulfillment over unsatisfying relationships.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The lively group discusses romantic — often very sexy — fiction to spark nuanced conversations about self-discovery.—
Maddie Connors,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Jan. 2026
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It’s been a journey of self-discovery.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
6 Jan. 2026
Noun
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This rigorous self-exploration continued past the point that his disease cost him control of his hands.—
Helen Shaw,
New Yorker,
26 Nov. 2025
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Many of his clients are women, often in their 30s to 60s, seeking meaningful self-exploration.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
3 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Winter is prime time for introspection and rest, and the current wave of nail trends reflect that.—
Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
11 Jan. 2026
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The Altadena space suffered minimal damage, and after months of introspection and urging from his employees, Tyler rechristened the place as Betsy in August.—
Bill Addison,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Jan. 2026
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Intellectual curiosity, empathy, and self-awareness are among them.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
4 Jan. 2026
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Hey, what’s the rehab line that all awareness starts with self-awareness?—
Dave Hyde,
Sun Sentinel,
3 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Real-life scenarios, self-reflection, group discussion, and practical tools.—
Staff Report,
Baltimore Sun,
7 Jan. 2026
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As Mercury enters Capricorn, self-reflection is your priority.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
1 Jan. 2026
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“Self-actualization.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-actualization. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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