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Recent Examples of self-exploration
This rigorous self-exploration continued past the point that his disease cost him control of his hands.
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Helen Shaw, New Yorker, 26 Nov. 2025
Many of his clients are women, often in their 30s to 60s, seeking meaningful self-exploration.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 3 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
The grotto set the stage for the rest of my visit: quiet spirituality, relaxation, and self-exploration.
—Devorah Lev-Tov, Travel + Leisure, 26 July 2025
The survey also polled 992 parents of 16-to-24-year-olds, 16% of whom encouraged social media as a tool for career and self-exploration.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 19 July 2025
Helen Shaw, New Yorker, 26 Nov. 2025
Many of his clients are women, often in their 30s to 60s, seeking meaningful self-exploration.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 3 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
The grotto set the stage for the rest of my visit: quiet spirituality, relaxation, and self-exploration.
—Devorah Lev-Tov, Travel + Leisure, 26 July 2025
The survey also polled 992 parents of 16-to-24-year-olds, 16% of whom encouraged social media as a tool for career and self-exploration.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 19 July 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-exploration
- self-discovery
- self-realization
- introspection
- self-fulfillment
- self-reflection
- self-examination
- soul-searching
- self-analysis
Noun
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It’s been a journey of self-discovery.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
6 Jan. 2026
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In a world where things can feel topsy-turvy, the best source for inspiration is often found through self-discovery—and that can start with a coat of nail polish.—
Jesa Marie Calaor,
Allure,
22 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Taking the main character’s famous journey of self-realization every night.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
21 Dec. 2025
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Although that self-realization is timeless, Roder cannily positions it to speak to contemporary times.—
Stephen Saito,
Variety,
23 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Winter is prime time for introspection and rest, and the current wave of nail trends reflect that.—
Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
11 Jan. 2026
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The Altadena space suffered minimal damage, and after months of introspection and urging from his employees, Tyler rechristened the place as Betsy in August.—
Bill Addison,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Jan. 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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Real-life scenarios, self-reflection, group discussion, and practical tools.—
Staff Report,
Baltimore Sun,
7 Jan. 2026
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As Mercury enters Capricorn, self-reflection is your priority.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
1 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Some time spent in self-examination could yield new insights.—
Magi Helena,
Dallas Morning News,
8 Jan. 2026
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The immediate reward for undertaking this kind of hard self-examination would mainly be shame and regret.—
Jamie Thompson,
The Atlantic,
6 Jan. 2026
Noun
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But there has also been sadness and soul-searching about the place the community has in a neighborhood well known for its Jewish roots, and in Australia’s wider society.—
Katie Silver,
NBC news,
25 Dec. 2025
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Moore has some soul-searching to do in the offseason, which has already begun for all intents and purposes.—
Austin Meek,
New York Times,
30 Nov. 2025
Noun
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With a mind engaged in varied tasks, the time dedicated to art becomes sharper, less prone to the debilitating self-analysis that can derail artistic momentum.—
Kice Akkawi,
Rolling Stone,
16 June 2025
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Mills, a longtime associate of Fiona Apple, knows this territory well: the pointed self-analysis of an extremely sensitive person.—
Jenn Pelly,
Time,
7 June 2025
Cite this Entry
“Self-exploration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-exploration. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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