self-recognition

noun

Definition of self-recognitionnext
as in self-awareness

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Recent Examples of self-recognition Lent is a time of preparation and self-recognition before Easter. — Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 30 Mar. 2026 In this sense, the NSS does not mark a departure in American statecraft so much as a moment of self-recognition. — Alejandro Reyes, Washington Post, 3 Feb. 2026 That hint of self-recognition winds up being heartbreaking, giving the film’s drama a certain gravity that almost works against its more old-fashioned pleasures. — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 9 Jan. 2026 Melding the human and nonhuman realms becomes an act of self-recognition for Gander, granting a deeper understanding of himself and the setting of his birth. — Literary Hub, 11 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for self-recognition
Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-recognition
  1. self-awareness
  2. self-consciousness
  3. self-analysis
  4. introspection
  5. self-reflection
  6. self-examination
  7. self-observation
  8. soul-searching
Noun
  • Happy gained recognition for passing the mirror self-recognition test, a feat that highlighted her advanced self-awareness.
    — Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 2 Sep. 2026
  • That self-awareness is, itself, a signal of investment quality.
    — Albana Vrioni, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of self-awareness
Noun
  • One of the most striking aspects of the novel is its characters’ profound self-consciousness about the place of the gangster in American culture.
    — Cynthia Zarin, Harpers Magazine, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Ordering a drink can mark the start of a night out, signal relaxation or ease self-consciousness around other people.
    — Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of self-consciousness
Noun
  • Whether that includes external self-analysis alongside the expertise Brighton provide remains to be seen.
    — Andy Naylor, New York Times, 11 Aug. 2026
  • For aspiring owners, self-analysis of one’s personality, financial status, goals and life experiences should become the foundation for future choices.
    — Angelo Chavez, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Definition of self-analysis
Noun
  • However, his introspection is cut short by Zoe’s arrival at his motel room.
    — Siddhant Adlakha, Vulture, 7 Sep. 2026
  • Ahead of the sound bath, Oso Sound Healing Studio founder Avery Whitmore said the unconventional space would invite a childlike energy, a deeper connection to animals and introspection.
    — Emily Tarinelli, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of introspection
Noun
  • As the moon harmonizes with Chiron, self-mastery lies in self-reflection.
    — USA TODAY, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Whether the loss of Jason Arday has prompted any self-reflection for a notoriously ruthless industry remains to be seen, but the headlines about the Sussexes’ move back to Britain have been — so far — surprisingly lukewarm.
    — Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of self-reflection
Noun
  • What came of this self-examination were over sixty videos made in high-definition 3D, produced in weekly sessions over the course of more than a year, beginning in February 2025.
    — Jeffrey Weiss, Artforum, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Fundamental Questions To Ask CEOs and the board chair should think of the annual review as a self-examination into what is working well today and what can be improved for tomorrow.
    — James Langabeer, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of self-examination
Noun
  • The purpose of this exercise is not to match your paradigm perfectly but to give you a thematic lens for self-observation.
    — Liz Tran, CNBC, 5 Feb. 2026
  • Anyone who has tracked their daily steps or worn a glucose monitor can testify that self-observation works.
    — Dev Patnaik, Forbes, 7 Oct. 2024
Definition of self-observation
Noun
  • He was found dead at his home in August, prompting soul-searching in British media over whether the coverage of the Arday allegations was proportionate.
    — Jake Kanter, Deadline, 9 Sep. 2026
  • The backlash — the reckoning, as some called it — led to a wave of corporate soul-searching that led to the demise of Aunt Jemima and Uncle Ben, and a public declaration that Black lives mattered.
    — Leonard Greene, New York Daily News, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of soul-searching

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