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. 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 See All Example Sentences for self-discovery
Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-discovery
Noun
  • In undergoing the complex journey of self-exploration, Panic!
    Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 27 Sep. 2025
  • This year has been a bit of self-exploration.
    Saajan Jogia, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • The prosecutor challenged a defense claim that Torres ended the abuse in an act of self-realization.
    Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 29 Aug. 2025
  • 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
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
Noun
  • 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
  • This is a musical meditation infused with light.
    Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 8 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • And increasingly, women are choosing solitude and self-fulfillment over unsatisfying relationships.
    Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Oct. 2025
  • 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
Noun
  • Beyoncé’s victories have been followed by the Grammys doing some genre soul-searching.
    Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 1 Oct. 2025
  • 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
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
Noun
  • 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
  • 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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