as in self-actualization
the act of achieving the full development of your abilities and talents
Work is often a means of self-realization.
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Recent Examples of self-realization
The prosecutor challenged a defense claim that Torres ended the abuse in an act of self-realization.
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Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 29 Aug. 2025
Per Britannica, Jung's psychoanalytic method focuses on integrating conscious and unconscious aspects of the psyche to achieve personal growth and self-realization.
—Mekishana Pierre, EW.com, 3 July 2025
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
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Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 29 Aug. 2025
Per Britannica, Jung's psychoanalytic method focuses on integrating conscious and unconscious aspects of the psyche to achieve personal growth and self-realization.
—Mekishana Pierre, EW.com, 3 July 2025
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-realization
- self-discovery
- self-fulfillment
- meditation
- self-exploration
- introspection
- contemplation
- self-reflection
- soul-searching
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It’s been a journey of self-discovery.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
6 Jan. 2026
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In a world where things can feel topsy-turvy, the best source for inspiration is often found through self-discovery—and that can start with a coat of nail polish.—
Jesa Marie Calaor,
Allure,
22 Dec. 2025
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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
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There is little pre-meditation for his decisions; even his love for Donati comes about by surprise.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Jan. 2026
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Practice mindfulness and relaxation techniques, such as meditation, yoga, and deep breathing exercises.—
Laura Dorwart,
Verywell Health,
7 Jan. 2026
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Long takes emphasize the mental labor of Hujar’s self-exploration, and Sachs’s framing (with cinematography by Alex Ashe) crowds the pair together to evoke the intimacy of their talk.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
5 Nov. 2025
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Many of his clients are women, often in their 30s to 60s, seeking meaningful self-exploration.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
3 Nov. 2025
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Not because this 2-2 draw at Sunderland provides cause for significant introspection.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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Flora remembered his high school experience with a mix of introspection and relief.—
Evan Moore
November 7,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Nov. 2025
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After much contemplation, a solution presented itself.—
Laurie Brookins,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Jan. 2026
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Some of those moms include the terrific performers Cindy Cheung and Liz Wisan, and the play itself promises satire, songs, bouffon, bodily fluids, and, underneath it all, a contemplation of overwhelming joy and ineffable heartache.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
31 Dec. 2025
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Real-life scenarios, self-reflection, group discussion, and practical tools.—
Staff Report,
Baltimore Sun,
7 Jan. 2026
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As Mercury enters Capricorn, self-reflection is your priority.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
1 Jan. 2026
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But there has also been sadness and soul-searching about the place the community has in a neighborhood well known for its Jewish roots, and in Australia’s wider society.—
Katie Silver,
NBC news,
25 Dec. 2025
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Moore has some soul-searching to do in the offseason, which has already begun for all intents and purposes.—
Austin Meek,
New York Times,
30 Nov. 2025
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“Self-realization.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-realization. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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