self-realization

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Recent Examples of self-realization 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 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 Both young actors are superb, each zigzagging along that fine line between immature posturing and actual, exhilarating self-realization, evoking that transitional stage through which girls like them can often seem at least three ages at once. Guy Lodge, Variety, 14 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for self-realization
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Noun
  • Themes of travel, education and adventure are top of mind with Venus conjunct Jupiter in Cancer, let alone in your ninth house of self-discovery.
    Valerie Mesa, People.com, 12 Aug. 2025
  • Another key trend is solo travel, with 48.3 percent of respondents planning trips centered on self-discovery and personal freedom.
    Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 8 Aug. 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
  • Spanning 10 years of work, this international co-production explores utopia, decolonization and love with a unique visual language—bridging past and present in a powerful meditation on liberation and legacy.
    Leo Barraclough, Variety, 14 Aug. 2025
  • His exuberant new novel, The Gossip Columnist’s Daughter, packs the punch of his short stories, dramatizing a real-life unsolved murder, both a homage to Hollywood noir and a meditation on how and why our deepest connections can betray us.
    Book Marks August 14, Literary Hub, 14 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • 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
Noun
  • Research clearly shows the power of such introspection.
    Albert Kim, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025
  • By photographing moments of introspection and inner life, Romane takes part in the ritual itself, while spending meaningful time with the communities of Jurema and the quilombos.
    Vogue, Vogue, 11 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • The moments of joy and lightness are interspersed with shots of Williams in deep contemplation.
    Audrey Gibbs, The Tennessean, 7 Aug. 2025
  • The youth event in Rome – part of the Catholic Church’s jubilee celebrations – saw Leo both embrace the young people’s enthusiasm but ensure moments of quiet contemplation.
    Christopher Lamb, CNN Money, 3 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Any student who completes at least three sessions receives a portfolio with their hours of participation, topics discussed, peer feedback and a self-reflection, which can be shared with college admissions offices.
    Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 15 Aug. 2025
  • But that same glue wasn’t transformed into a product until an innovation occurred, driven by self-reflection far from the workplace.
    Albert Kim, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Dos Santos didn’t play again until Aug. 5, a month-long layoff that allowed for some soul-searching and, dos Santos said, a mental reset.
    Ryan Finley, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Aug. 2025
  • This number is tied to intuition, soul-searching and emotional depth.
    Valerie Mesa, People.com, 15 Aug. 2025

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“Self-realization.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-realization. Accessed 23 Aug. 2025.

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