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
Xiaoli integrates detailed feedback from every single date to facilitate ongoing self-discovery and improvement.
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Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 2 Oct. 2025
Intergenerational trauma is fast becoming the most over-trafficked theme of 21st-century indie cinema — second only to the journey of self-discovery.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 28 Sep. 2025
Recorded across Nashville, London and Lagos, the album takes listeners on a journey through heartbreak, healing, and self-discovery.
—Christopher Claxton, Billboard, 23 Sep. 2025
The retreat, which the hotel explained in a statement, is rooted in self-discovery and holistic healing, emphasizing empowerment, intentional living, and self-worth for each participant.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 20 Sep. 2025
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Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 2 Oct. 2025
Intergenerational trauma is fast becoming the most over-trafficked theme of 21st-century indie cinema — second only to the journey of self-discovery.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 28 Sep. 2025
Recorded across Nashville, London and Lagos, the album takes listeners on a journey through heartbreak, healing, and self-discovery.
—Christopher Claxton, Billboard, 23 Sep. 2025
The retreat, which the hotel explained in a statement, is rooted in self-discovery and holistic healing, emphasizing empowerment, intentional living, and self-worth for each participant.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 20 Sep. 2025
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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 undergoing the complex journey of self-exploration, Panic!—
Maya Georgi,
Rolling Stone,
27 Sep. 2025
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This year has been a bit of self-exploration.—
Saajan Jogia,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Aug. 2025
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The prosecutor challenged a defense claim that Torres ended the abuse in an act of self-realization.—
Robert Salonga,
Mercury News,
29 Aug. 2025
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Per Britannica, Jung's psychoanalytic method focuses on integrating conscious and unconscious aspects of the psyche to achieve personal growth and self-realization.—
Mekishana Pierre,
EW.com,
3 July 2025
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Through sharp wit and deep introspection, Wood reveals the wisdom he’s gathered—from knowing when to hold your tongue to learning how to channel anger into purpose.—
Lynnette Nicholas,
Essence,
9 Oct. 2025
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Several of those clips include discussions of and then appearances by young Amy and young Ben, a natural catalyst for Ben’s own introspection.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Oct. 2025
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This is an alarm clock and sound machine in one, with a huge bank of various sounds and meditations, as well as a customizable light show for winding down and waking up.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
8 Oct. 2025
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This is a musical meditation infused with light.—
Daniel Kreps,
Rolling Stone,
8 Oct. 2025
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And increasingly, women are choosing solitude and self-fulfillment over unsatisfying relationships.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Oct. 2025
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Founders have a wide range of personal reasons for making the pivot, from seeking self-fulfillment to meeting a strategic need in their next chapter.—
Nina Ajemian,
Fortune,
24 July 2025
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Beyoncé’s victories have been followed by the Grammys doing some genre soul-searching.—
Kevin Dolak,
HollywoodReporter,
1 Oct. 2025
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When the Eagles were in that cramped, humid locker room during Week 4 a year ago, soul-searching was required.—
Zach Berman,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
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Zach Bryan has become one of the biggest stars in country music over the past few years, winning legions of fans with a unique blend of Americana, self-reflection, and heartfelt love songs, while staying far away from politics.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
6 Oct. 2025
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Each card poses a question that sparks curiosity, creativity, or self-reflection, encouraging players to share stories and ideas while getting to know each other better.—
Emily Glover,
Parents,
2 Oct. 2025
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Mother’s turbulent self-examination is incited by the revelation of Sister Agnieszka’s pregnancy in the film’s first Act.—
Ritesh Mehta,
IndieWire,
27 Aug. 2025
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This disciplined self-examination is the foundation for refining skills and advancing toward mastery.—
Richard Menger MD MPA,
Forbes.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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“Self-discovery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-discovery. Accessed 16 Oct. 2025.
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