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Recent Examples of self-knowledge
Her newest book is for those who feel like something is missing in life, are desperate for change, and want to get unstuck to experience joy, vulnerability, and self-knowledge.
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Dominique Fluker, Essence, 25 Apr. 2025
This also squares with evolutions within the practice that have turned more toward self-knowledge.
—Alex Abad-Santos, Vox, 4 Apr. 2025
This approach requires deep self-knowledge and institutional research.
—Dr. Aviva Legatt, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025
This framing posits the algorithm as a form of alterity, an otherness that aids in self-knowledge.
—Sonja Drimmer, Artforum, 1 Apr. 2025
In their prejudice against Mahler, which was both racial and musical, the Germans and Austrians at the core of classical tradition had torn out of themselves a vital source of self-knowledge as well as musical glory.
—David Denby, The Atlantic, 1 Apr. 2025
Technology should augment our self-knowledge, not replace it.
—Lindsey Witmer Collins, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
Processing the abuse, Majors says, has led to more self-knowledge about his behavior in relationships.
—Rebecca Keegan, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Mar. 2025
These are self-knowledge, adding value, and relationships.
—Cathleen Swody, The Conversation, 27 Feb. 2025
Dominique Fluker, Essence, 25 Apr. 2025
This also squares with evolutions within the practice that have turned more toward self-knowledge.
—Alex Abad-Santos, Vox, 4 Apr. 2025
This approach requires deep self-knowledge and institutional research.
—Dr. Aviva Legatt, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025
This framing posits the algorithm as a form of alterity, an otherness that aids in self-knowledge.
—Sonja Drimmer, Artforum, 1 Apr. 2025
In their prejudice against Mahler, which was both racial and musical, the Germans and Austrians at the core of classical tradition had torn out of themselves a vital source of self-knowledge as well as musical glory.
—David Denby, The Atlantic, 1 Apr. 2025
Technology should augment our self-knowledge, not replace it.
—Lindsey Witmer Collins, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
Processing the abuse, Majors says, has led to more self-knowledge about his behavior in relationships.
—Rebecca Keegan, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Mar. 2025
These are self-knowledge, adding value, and relationships.
—Cathleen Swody, The Conversation, 27 Feb. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-knowledge
- self-realization
- self-discovery
- self-exploration
- self-fulfillment
- self-revelation
- self-image
- self-concept
- self-perception
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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 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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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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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.—
Jessie Rosen,
People.com,
3 May 2025
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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
Noun
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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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Come for the scene-y details and celebrity gossip, stay for McNally’s genuine self-revelation.—
Jasmine Vojdani,
Vulture,
1 May 2025
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This meta comment relates to several layers of the play, as Ren, a woman in her 60s, explores the possibilities of an unconventional relationship defined solely by self-revelation and untethered to personal history.—
Emily McClanathan,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2025
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Reviewing the apocalyptic drama’s latest installment, IndieWire’s Ben Travers analyzed how Ellie’s road to revenge might impact her self-image.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
2 May 2025
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Even his wave was measured and respectful, not the sweeping gesture of a leader with a hyperbolic self-image.—
Eli Amdur,
Forbes.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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Over a series of four experiments testing self-esteem and self-concept clarity, researchers determined that individuals with low self-esteem had less clarity and certainty in their self-concept, which led to unstable and inconsistent confidence.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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As highlighted in a Harvard Business Review article, working through a professional identity crisis involves redefining your self-concept and aligning it with your aspirations.—
Carrie Anne Yu,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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This identity disruption extends beyond self-perception.—
Lorraine Wiseman,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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Social psychology long agrees that early life experiences play a significant role in shaping our worldview, self-perception and level of confidence.—
Vinesh Sukumaran,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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“Self-knowledge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-knowledge. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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