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Recent Examples of self-exploration
That self-neglect resulted in a health challenge, which eventually led to Godfred reconnecting with her passion for poetry and self-exploration.
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Paula L. Woods, Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2026
After a whole lot of angst and self-exploration.
—Tina Eves, SPIN, 23 Apr. 2026
The exploration of others is simultaneously a self-exploration.
—Tim Brinkhof, JSTOR Daily, 22 Apr. 2026
Younger people are interested in self-exploration, but on their terms.
—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
Paula L. Woods, Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2026
After a whole lot of angst and self-exploration.
—Tina Eves, SPIN, 23 Apr. 2026
The exploration of others is simultaneously a self-exploration.
—Tim Brinkhof, JSTOR Daily, 22 Apr. 2026
Younger people are interested in self-exploration, but on their terms.
—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
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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Those themes of identity, belonging and found family resonated with Benet after his own years-long journey of self-discovery.—
Desiree Anello,
PEOPLE,
31 May 2026
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Many millennial and Gen Z women—including myself—explored going natural in college as part of the common self-discovery that comes with leaving home.—
Annie Blay-Tettey,
Allure,
29 May 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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Embarrassment over a vulgar and inept political class seems unlikely to open out into severe introspection among the United States’ intellectual and cultural elites, who are primed to regurgitate the narratives of American exceptionalism.—
Wyatt Williams,
Harpers Magazine,
2 June 2026
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The series achieves more introspection than the average sports documentary, and will feel revelatory to anyone who hasn’t followed the 22-time Grand Slam champion’s career in detail.—
Ava Wallace,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
Noun
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That spirit was palpable in Demna’s debut show at Gucci, where self-concept and self-actualization seemed to come alive in a way that almost laughed at itself.—
Tiana Randall,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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The adaptation stars Ella Bruccoleri as the eponymous Mary, who goes on a voyage of self-actualization in London.—
Emily Temple,
Literary Hub,
30 Apr. 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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Miraval has long encouraged guests to limit or even forego their use of digital devices as a way of enhancing awareness of one’s surroundings and allowing moments for self-reflection and personal growth.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
3 June 2026
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Opportunities for self-reflection abound across the summer calendar.—
Kayla Samoy,
Chicago Tribune,
3 June 2026
Noun
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Macy’s was notorious in its industry for how siloed its teams and culture were, characteristics that impeded prior turnaround efforts until Spring, CEO since 2024, instilled a culture of self-examination and an ability to admit mistakes before quickly moving on.—
Phil Wahba,
Fortune,
2 June 2026
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Esalen framed this and similar efforts not just as political education but as deeply transformative experiences requiring self-examination and accountability.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Denver has been able to maintain that opening-weekend excitement and are just out of the playoff picture, while Boston has some soul-searching to do.—
Tamerra Griffin,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
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My advice is to do this soul-searching first, then dive into as much relevant data as possible.—
Angelo Chavez,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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“Self-exploration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-exploration. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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