self-realization

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Recent Examples of self-realization But the director maintains a strong level of realistic tension, sticking to Camille’s side as the boy takes plenty of blows but dishes out plenty as well, jabbing his way towards a form of self-realization. Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 17 May 2025 With suspense and self-realizations, this book will have readers lose track of time and space. Sixteen Ramos, USA Today, 9 May 2025 Stream Dance Spa - Santa Fe, New Mexico Stream Dance Spa at Bishop's Lodge in Santa Fe, New Mexico, offers a serene retreat that concentrates on spiritual well-being for travelers seeking tranquility, self-realization and connection. Martie Bowser, Forbes.com, 30 Mar. 2025 As the story unfolds, viewers are drawn into the world of creativity and introspection, witnessing the journey towards self-realization and fulfillment of aspirations, all while navigating the intricate dynamics of the mother-daughter relationship. Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 19 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for self-realization
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Noun
  • Saturn retrograde and a total lunar eclipse in Pisces bring focus to your expansive ninth house of self-discovery and perspective, sparking deeper conversations with romantic suitors and significant others.
    Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
  • This is all thanks to Saturn retrograde in Pisces, activating your ninth house of expansion and self-discovery.
    Valerie Mesa, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Founders have a wide range of personal reasons for making the pivot, from seeking self-fulfillment to meeting a strategic need in their next chapter.
    Nina Ajemian, Fortune, 24 July 2025
  • Turner-Seed’s own writing lays bare a struggle for self-fulfillment, to reconcile the traditional values pushed by her Jewish immigrant parents with a restless need to discover and make her own way.
    Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 13 June 2025
Noun
  • Historically linked to meditation and traditional Japanese dining culture, today’s iterations are all about modern living needs that suit every whim—lounging while binging on the White Lotus reruns, creating a reading nook, or simply losing oneself in texts at the end of the day.
    Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 10 Sep. 2025
  • There is something about the act of paying very close attention to the world through the camera, Shore explained, that can mimic a kind of altered state of consciousness, akin to what occurs during meditation.
    Chris Wiley, New Yorker, 9 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • 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
Noun
  • Barker shows him no mercy for his actions, but leaves the door open to darker introspection.
    Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 6 Sep. 2025
  • Full of big, shouty drill sergeants, lovable characters and deep introspection, the series is earnest and refreshing.
    Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Bill gravitates towards Tammy (Jane Levy), his daughter-in-law and the only other person in his rambunctious household who values contemplation and repose.
    Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 29 Aug. 2025
  • In the contemplation stage, individuals consider the need for change and intend to take action within the foreseeable future.
    Susan Madsen, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • As with many things in life, self-reflection can be a tremendous help in mitigating worry, fear, pressure, anxiety, and stress.
    Harry Kraemer, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
  • An effort by the College Board to reemphasize the benefits of deep reading — for critical thinking, for self-reflection, for learning of all kinds — might go a long way toward restoring some balance.
    Editorial, Boston Herald, 9 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Peterson’s messages about masculinity have found an audience among young men seeking direction and prompted soul-searching among Christian podcasting pastors.
    Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2025
  • But Black Wednesday also sparked deeper soul-searching.
    Kyle Westaway, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025

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“Self-realization.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-realization. Accessed 13 Sep. 2025.

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