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Recent Examples of self-consciousness
That initial wave of self-consciousness?
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Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Apr. 2026
The style choices of the royal bride-to-be show a certain self-consciousness that elevates classic dressing with additional meaning.
—Giorgia Olivieri, Vanity Fair, 2 Apr. 2026
The criterion of self-consciousness, meanwhile, is of no use for the practical task of distinguishing between human and nonhuman digital activity.
—Andrey Mir, Big Think, 31 Mar. 2026
To evade detection, or out of simple self-consciousness about his appearance, Frank loses himself in the dark of the movies.
—Peter Tonguette, The Washington Examiner, 13 Mar. 2026
Here’s a guy who dominates on the field every Sunday talking openly about love, poetry and the person who inspires him most, without a shred of self-consciousness.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 20 Feb. 2026
There wasn’t this self-consciousness about her.
—Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 14 Feb. 2026
Many people experience subtle embarrassment or self-consciousness about everyday consumption choices, from eating cheap Valentine’s chocolate to accepting free lunch from a school food program or having visible tattoos.
—Emily Tanner, The Conversation, 10 Feb. 2026
In simpler terms, these results suggest that vulnerability met with anything less than care will almost always result in even further self-consciousness.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 16 Jan. 2026
Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Apr. 2026
The style choices of the royal bride-to-be show a certain self-consciousness that elevates classic dressing with additional meaning.
—Giorgia Olivieri, Vanity Fair, 2 Apr. 2026
The criterion of self-consciousness, meanwhile, is of no use for the practical task of distinguishing between human and nonhuman digital activity.
—Andrey Mir, Big Think, 31 Mar. 2026
To evade detection, or out of simple self-consciousness about his appearance, Frank loses himself in the dark of the movies.
—Peter Tonguette, The Washington Examiner, 13 Mar. 2026
Here’s a guy who dominates on the field every Sunday talking openly about love, poetry and the person who inspires him most, without a shred of self-consciousness.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 20 Feb. 2026
There wasn’t this self-consciousness about her.
—Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 14 Feb. 2026
Many people experience subtle embarrassment or self-consciousness about everyday consumption choices, from eating cheap Valentine’s chocolate to accepting free lunch from a school food program or having visible tattoos.
—Emily Tanner, The Conversation, 10 Feb. 2026
In simpler terms, these results suggest that vulnerability met with anything less than care will almost always result in even further self-consciousness.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 16 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-consciousness
- self-awareness
- self-recognition
- self-analysis
- introspection
- self-reflection
- self-observation
- self-absorption
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Virgos are known to process things internally, constantly observing and analyzing behavior and patterns, and Zendaya channels this almost effortlessly into a character who narrates her experiences with a brutally honest level of self-awareness while navigating addiction, grief and depression.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
13 Apr. 2026
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Similarly, Carl Sandburg, David Herbert Donald, and Doris Kearns Goodwin have depicted a Lincoln marked by humble, self-deprecating self-awareness.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Fortune,
13 Apr. 2026
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Lent is a time of preparation and self-recognition prior to Easter.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
22 Feb. 2026
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Lent is a time of preparation and self-recognition prior to Easter.—
Marina Johnson,
IndyStar,
20 Feb. 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
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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.—
Kice Akkawi,
Rolling Stone,
16 June 2025
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Every Male Actor Gets A Role WWII movies are a hard genre to stand out in, but Malick succeeds through introspection, inspired by the novel’s study of character amidst brutal chaos.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 Apr. 2026
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The Opera Gallery says the gouache reflects a moment of introspection and concentrated studio work for the artist.—
Jake McGowan,
CNN Money,
11 Apr. 2026
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No one knows everything when getting into a relationship, but self-reflection and awareness have been beneficial.—
Christina Frazier,
Health,
1 Apr. 2026
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Season 2 has been one of introspection through loss and self-reflection that has helped both McKay and Dourif grow steadily alongside one another.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
30 Mar. 2026
Noun
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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
Noun
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Beware the tendency to slip into self-absorption as a Dragon, however.—
Kyle Lucia Wu,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Feb. 2026
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The tensions among Robyn, Dara and Saoirse are especially well-drawn; the women call each other out for Robyn’s self-absorption, Dara’s cowardice and Saoirse’s unseemly appetite for excitement as only old friends can.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
12 Feb. 2026
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“Self-consciousness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-consciousness. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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