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Recent Examples of self-exploration
Younger people are interested in self-exploration, but on their terms.
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Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 24 Feb. 2026
That sets Charli off on a bit of self-exploration and a reunion with her childhood friend Nel (Lena Góra).
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 11 Feb. 2026
Its red rock buttes are said to house mysterious cosmic forces conducive to healing and self-exploration.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 4 Feb. 2026
This rigorous self-exploration continued past the point that his disease cost him control of his hands.
—Helen Shaw, New Yorker, 26 Nov. 2025
As for the Banks sisters, Ashley (Akira Akbar) works through a rebellious phase during her freshman year as Hilary (Coco Jones) goes on a journey of self-exploration.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 3 Nov. 2025
During an appearance on the Reclaiming With Monica Lewinsky podcast on Tuesday, the Diplomat star shared a fond memory of her former costar amid a discussion about her self-exploration journey through psychedelics, MDMA, mushrooms, and even astrology.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 21 Oct. 2025
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
Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 24 Feb. 2026
That sets Charli off on a bit of self-exploration and a reunion with her childhood friend Nel (Lena Góra).
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 11 Feb. 2026
Its red rock buttes are said to house mysterious cosmic forces conducive to healing and self-exploration.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 4 Feb. 2026
This rigorous self-exploration continued past the point that his disease cost him control of his hands.
—Helen Shaw, New Yorker, 26 Nov. 2025
As for the Banks sisters, Ashley (Akira Akbar) works through a rebellious phase during her freshman year as Hilary (Coco Jones) goes on a journey of self-exploration.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 3 Nov. 2025
During an appearance on the Reclaiming With Monica Lewinsky podcast on Tuesday, the Diplomat star shared a fond memory of her former costar amid a discussion about her self-exploration journey through psychedelics, MDMA, mushrooms, and even astrology.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 21 Oct. 2025
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-exploration
- self-discovery
- self-realization
- introspection
- self-actualization
- self-fulfillment
- self-reflection
- self-examination
- soul-searching
Noun
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Legally Blonde warms the heart by proving that self-discovery never goes out of style!—
Jennifer McRae,
CBS News,
17 Mar. 2026
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For many fans — including plenty in the audience with neon green or pink hair — dyeing your own hair at home is part of self-discovery.—
Deborah Sengupta Stith,
Austin American Statesman,
17 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Post vague quotes about self-realization that are universal but ultimately mean nothing.—
Emily Menez,
New Yorker,
31 Mar. 2026
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His experiment in self-realization put him in a long line of spiritual seekers, and like innumerable young persons in every generation, he was actively engaged in evolving a design for living, drawing from sources near to and farther from home.—
Television Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Her poetry offers a rare collection of literary introspection from within Miami-Dade County government, where Tallman works as chief of staff to a top deputy of Mayor Daniella Levine Cava.—
Douglas Hanks
April 1,
Miami Herald,
1 Apr. 2026
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The latest failure, following a penalty-shootout loss to Bosnia-Herzegovina, has sparked another bout of introspection for the national sport.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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What happens when you are forced to choose between a beautiful, vulnerable tradition and your own self-actualization?—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
25 Mar. 2026
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His sociopathy is the logical extension of a homicidal ethos of self-actualization, self-realization, and self-care.—
Tim Grierson,
Vulture,
7 Mar. 2026
Noun
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But this is a Norman Lear comedy after all (his last before passing in late 2023) — so by the end of the first episode, the hilarious sitcom has revealed its true interest in acceptance, forgiveness, and self-fulfillment.—
Michael Cuby,
Them.,
17 Nov. 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
Noun
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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
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There’s always an excuse—and very little self-reflection—whereas forward-thinkers will approach setbacks by looking inward.—
Jenna Ryu,
SELF,
19 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Yet her songs remain disarmingly human, meditating on desire, vulnerability, and self-examination.—
Marcus J. Moore,
Pitchfork,
5 Mar. 2026
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This 2-1 defeat is a blow and should prove a moment for self-examination for the club’s coaching staff and playing squad.—
Carl Anka,
New York Times,
5 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Artificial intelligence powerhouse Anthropic’s battle with the Pentagon has sparked some soul-searching in Silicon Valley that could reshape the tech sector’s complicated relationship with war and the White House.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Mar. 2026
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The move has stirred both controversy and soul-searching among Dallas officials, as well as sparking conversations about the future of the city’s urban core.—
Nick Wooten,
Dallas Morning News,
17 Mar. 2026
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“Self-exploration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-exploration. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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