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Recent Examples of self-exploration
Mariah, an energetic publicity executive in Oregon also described herself as an introverted extrovert, had a passion for self-exploration and chose work different from everyone else in her family.
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Jessie Rosen, People.com, 3 May 2025
Overall, Gemini Near Me’s goal is to empower users to become the best version of themselves by diving into self-exploration and embarking on a fascinating self-work journey—made possible by a plethora of interactive features.
—Emma Kershaw, Forbes.com, 5 Apr. 2025
That self-exploration inspired her latest album, Patterns.
—Jeff Nelson, People.com, 1 Apr. 2025
Along with literary value, purposes instructors noted in choosing specific books included capturing particular moments in history, providing fodder for interesting class discussions and self-exploration, and simply being interesting and entertaining reading for students.
—Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 30 Mar. 2025
In her thirties, Mosley began a deep journey of self-exploration.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 19 Mar. 2025
The affair becomes a misguided attempt at self-exploration, a way to recapture freedom, desirability or excitement that seems absent in daily life.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2025
Psychedelics and Personal Growth Beyond their therapeutic applications, psychedelics are also gaining recognition as tools for personal growth, self-exploration, and spiritual development.
—Matt Rozo, The Mercury News, 7 Jan. 2025
The entirety of the album is a self-exploration for Carroll.
—Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 7 Dec. 2024
Jessie Rosen, People.com, 3 May 2025
Overall, Gemini Near Me’s goal is to empower users to become the best version of themselves by diving into self-exploration and embarking on a fascinating self-work journey—made possible by a plethora of interactive features.
—Emma Kershaw, Forbes.com, 5 Apr. 2025
That self-exploration inspired her latest album, Patterns.
—Jeff Nelson, People.com, 1 Apr. 2025
Along with literary value, purposes instructors noted in choosing specific books included capturing particular moments in history, providing fodder for interesting class discussions and self-exploration, and simply being interesting and entertaining reading for students.
—Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 30 Mar. 2025
In her thirties, Mosley began a deep journey of self-exploration.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 19 Mar. 2025
The affair becomes a misguided attempt at self-exploration, a way to recapture freedom, desirability or excitement that seems absent in daily life.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2025
Psychedelics and Personal Growth Beyond their therapeutic applications, psychedelics are also gaining recognition as tools for personal growth, self-exploration, and spiritual development.
—Matt Rozo, The Mercury News, 7 Jan. 2025
The entirety of the album is a self-exploration for Carroll.
—Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 7 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-exploration
- self-discovery
- self-realization
- introspection
- self-fulfillment
- self-reflection
- self-examination
- soul-searching
- self-analysis
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There, Ana confronts the past and embarks on a journey of self-discovery where reality and fantasy blur.—
Emiliano De Pablos,
Variety,
8 May 2025
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The New Jersey teens quickly start up a relationship that leads Katherine on a journey of self-discovery.—
Shannon Carlin,
Time,
8 May 2025
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With suspense and self-realizations, this book will have readers lose track of time and space.—
Sixteen Ramos,
USA Today,
9 May 2025
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In the finale, which aired on HBO on Sunday evening, fans see the other Ratliff siblings find self-realization, whether mildly profound (Saxon unearthed his more spiritual side and at least an inkling of a soul) or materialistic (Piper can’t settle for low thread count or non-organic food).—
Seija Rankin,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Apr. 2025
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The revelations about Brand led to much anger and industry introspection.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
2 May 2025
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The pandemic served as a major catalyst, with many turning to tarot as a form of self-care and introspection when faced with life’s bigger questions and fewer distractions.—
Michaela Trimble,
Vogue,
21 Apr. 2025
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Maslow’s hierarchy of needs: Maslow's model highlights the importance of psychological and self-fulfillment needs.—
Raquel Gomes,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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The film explores the dilemma of choosing between self-fulfillment and familial obligations, showing how Joyce learns to embrace her mother’s modern family business and reflecting on the challenges of a globalized generation.—
Rafa Sales Ross,
Variety,
8 Apr. 2025
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Bride and Her Dad Shock Wedding Guests with Epic Father-Daughter Dance (Exclusive) When asked about her advice for others considering such a life-altering decision, Thompson emphasized self-reflection and growth.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
People.com,
11 May 2025
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After the death of her beloved grandfather, Beth Harris took solace in letter-writing, initially to him, and later as a form of self-reflection.—
Sixteen Ramos,
USA Today,
9 May 2025
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That kind of self-examination and honesty is uncomfortable.—
Lianne Lyne,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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In an album that is both unconventional and authentic – almost six years in the making – the artiste leans into soul self-examination with her friend and co-producer, Abdullah Siddiqui.—
Sonya Rehman,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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The scale of the Republican Party's triumph in November—taking the White House, flipping the Senate, and maintaining control of the House—has sparked widespread soul-searching within the Democratic Party over what went wrong and how to rebuild.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 May 2025
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Her speech will be watched closely by Democratic party insiders who are also soul-searching the future direction of their beleaguered party.—
Grant Stringer,
Mercury News,
1 May 2025
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This is another trait of Mr. McNally’s: lacerating self-analysis, paired with knowing humor.—
Sarah Lyall,
New York Times,
2 May 2025
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Zambra’s essays and stories contain plenty of reflection and self-analysis, but the fundamental purpose of the nonfiction that dominates the book is to show readers his son, his son’s world, and the overlapping but not identical world of fatherhood.—
Lily Meyer,
The Atlantic,
23 Dec. 2024
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“Self-exploration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-exploration. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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