as in self-consciousness
knowledge and awareness of your own personality or character
Her self-awareness was unusual in such a young child.
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Recent Examples of self-awareness
Small moments of self-awareness like that can set apart experienced teams when faced with adversity.
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Jesse Granger, New York Times, 25 May 2026
According to a new study published in PLOS One, both animals show the behavioral hallmarks of mirror self-recognition—a cognitive ability long considered a marker of self-awareness, and one that had never before been documented in beluga whales.
—Federica Sgorbissa, ArsTechnica, 24 May 2026
But other people might not share that self-awareness.
—Mikey O'Connell, HollywoodReporter, 19 May 2026
There’s something heartbreaking about Salieri, about his self-awareness of being close to greatness, but not great.
—Emily Zemler, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2026
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Jesse Granger, New York Times, 25 May 2026
According to a new study published in PLOS One, both animals show the behavioral hallmarks of mirror self-recognition—a cognitive ability long considered a marker of self-awareness, and one that had never before been documented in beluga whales.
—Federica Sgorbissa, ArsTechnica, 24 May 2026
But other people might not share that self-awareness.
—Mikey O'Connell, HollywoodReporter, 19 May 2026
There’s something heartbreaking about Salieri, about his self-awareness of being close to greatness, but not great.
—Emily Zemler, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for self-awareness
Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-awareness
- self-consciousness
- self-recognition
- self-analysis
- introspection
- self-reflection
- self-examination
- self-observation
- soul-searching
Noun
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There’s no crippling self-consciousness.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 May 2026
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The shame and self-consciousness of visible shaking can lead people to withdraw from the meals, gatherings, and small daily rituals that anchor a social life.—
Angela Haupt,
Time,
7 May 2026
Noun
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According to a new study published in PLOS One, both animals show the behavioral hallmarks of mirror self-recognition—a cognitive ability long considered a marker of self-awareness, and one that had never before been documented in beluga whales.—
Federica Sgorbissa,
ArsTechnica,
24 May 2026
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Research from Frontiers in Neurology and Neuroscience links susceptibility to contagious yawning with theory of mind, self-recognition and activation of brain regions associated with social cognition and empathy.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
17 Apr. 2026
Noun
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For aspiring owners, self-analysis of one’s personality, financial status, goals and life experiences should become the foundation for future choices.—
Angelo Chavez,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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Bait, the new Prime Video miniseries Ahmed created, wrote, and stars in, is both an exercise in self-analysis and an interrogation of it, a breakneck romp through farce, satire, thriller, family drama, and romantic walk-and-talk that transforms itself in each of its six episodes.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
25 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Embarrassment over a vulgar and inept political class seems unlikely to open out into severe introspection among the United States’ intellectual and cultural elites, who are primed to regurgitate the narratives of American exceptionalism.—
Wyatt Williams,
Harpers Magazine,
2 June 2026
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The series achieves more introspection than the average sports documentary, and will feel revelatory to anyone who hasn’t followed the 22-time Grand Slam champion’s career in detail.—
Ava Wallace,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
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Soka Gakkai members gather to study Buddhist principles, like practicing nonviolence and taking social action, and their practice consists of prayers, chanting and self-reflection in nature to achieve spiritual growth.—
Lauren Costantino,
Miami Herald,
28 May 2026
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Opportunities for self-reflection abound across the summer calendar.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
28 May 2026
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Macy’s was notorious in its industry for how siloed its teams and culture were, characteristics that impeded prior turnaround efforts until Spring, CEO since 2024, instilled a culture of self-examination and an ability to admit mistakes before quickly moving on.—
Phil Wahba,
Fortune,
2 June 2026
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Esalen framed this and similar efforts not just as political education but as deeply transformative experiences requiring self-examination and accountability.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Apr. 2026
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The purpose of this exercise is not to match your paradigm perfectly but to give you a thematic lens for self-observation.—
Liz Tran,
CNBC,
5 Feb. 2026
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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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Denver has been able to maintain that opening-weekend excitement and are just out of the playoff picture, while Boston has some soul-searching to do.—
Tamerra Griffin,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
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My advice is to do this soul-searching first, then dive into as much relevant data as possible.—
Angelo Chavez,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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“Self-awareness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-awareness. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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