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Recent Examples of self-analysis
With a mind engaged in varied tasks, the time dedicated to art becomes sharper, less prone to the debilitating self-analysis that can derail artistic momentum.
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Kice Akkawi, Rolling Stone, 16 June 2025
Mills, a longtime associate of Fiona Apple, knows this territory well: the pointed self-analysis of an extremely sensitive person.
—Jenn Pelly, Time, 7 June 2025
Lynne Sharon Schwartz’s otherwise smart Rough Strife suffered from the first-person narrator’s self-analysis eclipsing action and drive.
—Alex Vernon
may 27, Literary Hub, 27 May 2025
Do some self-analysis, and ask yourself: What are my interests?
—Robin Ryan, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
This is another trait of Mr. McNally’s: lacerating self-analysis, paired with knowing humor.
—Sarah Lyall, New York Times, 2 May 2025
Zambra’s essays and stories contain plenty of reflection and self-analysis, but the fundamental purpose of the nonfiction that dominates the book is to show readers his son, his son’s world, and the overlapping but not identical world of fatherhood.
—Lily Meyer, The Atlantic, 23 Dec. 2024
The sociopolitical implications of his story—desperate poverty, harassment by the police, along with exploitation by the boxing business and its high-handed authorities—are balanced by his earnest self-analyses and the detailing of his home life.
—Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 17 Oct. 2024
My tip: Practice your decision-making skills as a leader with self-analysis to improve your next performance incrementally.
—Larae Quy, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
Kice Akkawi, Rolling Stone, 16 June 2025
Mills, a longtime associate of Fiona Apple, knows this territory well: the pointed self-analysis of an extremely sensitive person.
—Jenn Pelly, Time, 7 June 2025
Lynne Sharon Schwartz’s otherwise smart Rough Strife suffered from the first-person narrator’s self-analysis eclipsing action and drive.
—Alex Vernon
may 27, Literary Hub, 27 May 2025
Do some self-analysis, and ask yourself: What are my interests?
—Robin Ryan, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
This is another trait of Mr. McNally’s: lacerating self-analysis, paired with knowing humor.
—Sarah Lyall, New York Times, 2 May 2025
Zambra’s essays and stories contain plenty of reflection and self-analysis, but the fundamental purpose of the nonfiction that dominates the book is to show readers his son, his son’s world, and the overlapping but not identical world of fatherhood.
—Lily Meyer, The Atlantic, 23 Dec. 2024
The sociopolitical implications of his story—desperate poverty, harassment by the police, along with exploitation by the boxing business and its high-handed authorities—are balanced by his earnest self-analyses and the detailing of his home life.
—Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 17 Oct. 2024
My tip: Practice your decision-making skills as a leader with self-analysis to improve your next performance incrementally.
—Larae Quy, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-analysis
- introspection
- self-awareness
- self-examination
- self-reflection
- soul-searching
- self-recognition
- self-observation
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Navigating the Shift Towards Conscious Leadership Go on the journey of introspection to build deep levels of self-awareness and accountability.—
Heather V. MacArthur,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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Whatever its shortcomings, The Old Guard 2 is a better-than-average original streaming feature — well acted by a highly capable cast, peppered with enough action to satisfy most appetites, and underscored with a melancholy vein of introspection about the conflicted roles of superheroes.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
2 July 2025
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Then, to have the self-awareness to cycle back to the man at 35, who learned to love himself and others while resisting temptations, was a masterful stroke in frank storytelling.—
Marcus K. Dowling,
The Tennessean,
2 July 2025
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Focusing on cultivating self-awareness regarding own values, belief systems and world views.—
Heather V. MacArthur,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
Noun
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Constellation should use this black eye as an opportunity for brutally honest self-examination.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
10 June 2025
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This self-examination seems glib (whereas del Toro was actually more affecting as the desperate artist in The French Dispatch).—
Armond White,
National Review,
30 May 2025
Noun
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The film follows Li, a screenwriter played by Shim, who embarks on a journey of self-reflection following a chance meeting with Benzo.—
Marta Balaga,
Variety,
8 July 2025
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July will be a whirlwind of change and self-reflection for you, Aries.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
8 July 2025
Noun
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The transition of the Macy’s property comes during an era of broader soul-searching for Sacramento’s downtown.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
10 July 2025
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Insiders at Blumhouse tell The Hollywood Reporter that the soul-searching within the company has already commenced.—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
2 July 2025
Noun
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This film delves into his struggle with self-recognition, his passion for storytelling through art and his desire to spark wonder in those who encounter his work.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
25 June 2025
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My singing voice was as constant as my heartbeat, as unique as my fingerprints, as necessary to my self-recognition as seeing my face in the mirror.—
Greta Morgan
June 5,
Literary Hub,
5 June 2025
Noun
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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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“Self-analysis.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-analysis. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.
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