self-discovery

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Recent Examples of self-discovery Finn reluctantly agrees, kicking off a three-month journey of self-discovery that tests him both physically and emotionally. Matt De La Peña, New York Times, 2 May 2025 This self-discovery is a pivotal first step toward change and embracing your epic potential. Neerja Bhatia, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025 Pace takes Phillis Wheatley as his case study, a poet who, while typically excluded from the Romantic canon, subversively uses the formal coordinates of the slave trade to chart a course toward freedom, anticipating Romantic themes of self-discovery. Abby Clayton, JSTOR Daily, 29 Apr. 2025 When in reality, higher education contributes to career advancement opportunities, exposure to a variety of fields, aids in self-discovery, and develops management and leadership skills. Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for self-discovery
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Noun
  • Mariah, an energetic publicity executive in Oregon also described herself as an introverted extrovert, had a passion for self-exploration and chose work different from everyone else in her family.
    Jessie Rosen, People.com, 3 May 2025
  • Overall, Gemini Near Me’s goal is to empower users to become the best version of themselves by diving into self-exploration and embarking on a fascinating self-work journey—made possible by a plethora of interactive features.
    Emma Kershaw, Forbes.com, 5 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • With suspense and self-realizations, this book will have readers lose track of time and space.
    Sixteen Ramos, USA Today, 9 May 2025
  • In the finale, which aired on HBO on Sunday evening, fans see the other Ratliff siblings find self-realization, whether mildly profound (Saxon unearthed his more spiritual side and at least an inkling of a soul) or materialistic (Piper can’t settle for low thread count or non-organic food).
    Seija Rankin, HollywoodReporter, 8 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • The revelations about Brand led to much anger and industry introspection.
    Max Goldbart, Deadline, 2 May 2025
  • The pandemic served as a major catalyst, with many turning to tarot as a form of self-care and introspection when faced with life’s bigger questions and fewer distractions.
    Michaela Trimble, Vogue, 21 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Some lifestyle changes like sauna, meditation, and getting good sleep raised my HRV.
    Allison Tsai, Verywell Health, 5 May 2025
  • For The Heart: Heart Coherence Meditation Heart coherence meditation focuses on aligning heart rhythms with emotional states to foster balance and calm.
    Joseph Sudhip, Forbes.com, 5 May 2025
Noun
  • 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
  • Maslow’s hierarchy of needs: Maslow's model highlights the importance of psychological and self-fulfillment needs.
    Raquel Gomes, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • The scale of the Republican Party's triumph in November—taking the White House, flipping the Senate, and maintaining control of the House—has sparked widespread soul-searching within the Democratic Party over what went wrong and how to rebuild.
    Mandy Taheri, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 May 2025
  • Her speech will be watched closely by Democratic party insiders who are also soul-searching the future direction of their beleaguered party.
    Grant Stringer, Mercury News, 1 May 2025
Noun
  • Bride and Her Dad Shock Wedding Guests with Epic Father-Daughter Dance (Exclusive) When asked about her advice for others considering such a life-altering decision, Thompson emphasized self-reflection and growth.
    Tereza Shkurtaj, People.com, 11 May 2025
  • Define what matters most to you Success starts with self-reflection.
    Patrick Abouchalache, The Conversation, 9 May 2025
Noun
  • That kind of self-examination and honesty is uncomfortable.
    Lianne Lyne, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
  • In an album that is both unconventional and authentic – almost six years in the making – the artiste leans into soul self-examination with her friend and co-producer, Abdullah Siddiqui.
    Sonya Rehman, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025

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“Self-discovery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-discovery. Accessed 23 May. 2025.

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