as in self-exploration
the act or process of gaining knowledge or understanding of your abilities, character, and feelings
She was on a voyage of self-discovery.
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Recent Examples of self-discovery
This is especially significant to consider with Mars in Leo, activating your ninth house of exploration and self-discovery.
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Valerie Mesa, People.com, 3 Nov. 2024
Marvel is already at work developing the next extension of WandaVision, which is Vision Quest, a Disney+ series that will return Paul Bettany as the white Vision introduced in that first series who now embarks on a journey of self-discovery.
—Nick Romano, EW.com, 1 Nov. 2024
In the memoir, JoJo opens up about her career journey, personal struggles, and the path to self-discovery.
—Ty Gaskins, WWD, 30 Oct. 2024
The intangible discomforts of self-discovery have always found captivating, expressive purpose in the films of Naoko Yamada, one of the most idiosyncratic and influential directors currently working in anime.
—Kambole Campbell, IndieWire, 30 Oct. 2024
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Valerie Mesa, People.com, 3 Nov. 2024
Marvel is already at work developing the next extension of WandaVision, which is Vision Quest, a Disney+ series that will return Paul Bettany as the white Vision introduced in that first series who now embarks on a journey of self-discovery.
—Nick Romano, EW.com, 1 Nov. 2024
In the memoir, JoJo opens up about her career journey, personal struggles, and the path to self-discovery.
—Ty Gaskins, WWD, 30 Oct. 2024
The intangible discomforts of self-discovery have always found captivating, expressive purpose in the films of Naoko Yamada, one of the most idiosyncratic and influential directors currently working in anime.
—Kambole Campbell, IndieWire, 30 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-discovery
- self-exploration
- self-realization
- introspection
- meditation
- self-fulfillment
- soul-searching
- self-reflection
- self-examination
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In a 2022 interview with Art Plugged, Cunningham explained her art as a form of self-exploration.Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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However, because Woodley had prior plans to travel to India on a journey of self-exploration, her involvement in the project was initially going to be delayed.Andrés Buenahora, Variety, 2 Nov. 2024
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Rothwell, who created and stars in the Hulu series, understood the need for a coming-of-age story about celebrating oneself at all parts of the journey, no matter how turbulent the road to self-realization is.Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 10 Oct. 2024
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But for non-binary great-grandchild Lionel IV — better known as Chas — the road to self-realization and acceptance inspires its own brand of courage and resolve.Randy Myers, The Mercury News, 1 Oct. 2024
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The Hermit: Virgo, the Hermit invites introspection and solitude this November.Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Dec. 2024
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Yes, these women would hate both mirrors and any form of introspection, but why not tell us more about Madeline’s issues with her mother?Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 21 Nov. 2024
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Practice relaxation techniques such as meditation, yoga, and mindfulness.Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 27 Nov. 2024
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The discovery opens up the potential for the creation of new drugs that would mimic the relaxed state common during breath work, meditation or yoga.Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 27 Nov. 2024
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Deserving Self-Fulfillment The final justification, cited by 13 participants, was that their affairs were a form of deserving self-fulfillment.Mark Travers, Forbes, 13 Oct. 2024
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What lies do people tell themselves that inhibit their self-fulfillment?Rodger Dean Duncan, Forbes, 26 Sep. 2024
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Rasoulof’s script might well have included a scene or two showing Iman’s dirty work in action, rather than consigning his moral dilemma to perhaps one too many soul-searching showers.Justin Chang, The New Yorker, 26 Nov. 2024
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Democrats are soul-searching in the Southern battlegrounds.Matthew Cullen, New York Times, 25 Nov. 2024
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Students can choose soft skills, like initiative, collaboration and teamwork, or self-reflection and awareness, from a skills tree.Anne Field, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
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Ideally, that will trigger self-reflection and serve as a teaching moment.Angela Haupt, TIME, 20 Nov. 2024
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Hopefully, this conversation will be a wakeup call for your friend and prompt her to do some self-examination.R. Eric Thomas, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
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Exploration fosters self-examination under the Scorpio new moon.USA TODAY, USA TODAY, 1 Nov. 2024
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“Self-discovery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-discovery. Accessed 8 Dec. 2024.
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