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Recent Examples of self-recognition
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.
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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
At the heart of every acting career lies a paradox: the ambition is for self-recognition; the art is of self-disappearance.
—Adam Gopnik, New Yorker, 20 Oct. 2025
Whether or not dogs have awareness of themselves as an individual and any sort of mirror self-recognition is still up for debate.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Aug. 2025
This film delves into his struggle with self-recognition, his passion for storytelling through art and his desire to spark wonder in those who encounter his work.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 25 June 2025
Lent is a time of preparation and self-recognition prior to Easter.
—Chris Sims, Louisville Courier Journal, 13 Apr. 2025
While the specific returns for these players could be debated, and even though the thought of Marchand, Carlo and Coyle is difficult for any Bruins fan to swallow, the self-recognition by Boston will be appreciated in years to come.
—Tyler Small, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
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
At the heart of every acting career lies a paradox: the ambition is for self-recognition; the art is of self-disappearance.
—Adam Gopnik, New Yorker, 20 Oct. 2025
Whether or not dogs have awareness of themselves as an individual and any sort of mirror self-recognition is still up for debate.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Aug. 2025
This film delves into his struggle with self-recognition, his passion for storytelling through art and his desire to spark wonder in those who encounter his work.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 25 June 2025
Lent is a time of preparation and self-recognition prior to Easter.
—Chris Sims, Louisville Courier Journal, 13 Apr. 2025
While the specific returns for these players could be debated, and even though the thought of Marchand, Carlo and Coyle is difficult for any Bruins fan to swallow, the self-recognition by Boston will be appreciated in years to come.
—Tyler Small, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-recognition
- self-awareness
- self-consciousness
- self-analysis
- introspection
- self-reflection
- self-examination
- self-observation
- soul-searching
Noun
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Explore philosophies that give you a better self-awareness and get you closer to the meaning of your life.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
23 Jan. 2026
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When framed thoughtfully, transparency signals confidence, self-awareness, and integrity.—
Britney Porter,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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Though Tyson’s appearance is subject to ridicule and even self-consciousness on his part, his character far outshines his physical appearance.—
Lynnette Nicholas,
Parents,
8 Dec. 2025
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In practice, the moral circle of beings whose interests matter is drawn not around self-consciousness but around species membership.—
Monika Piotrowska,
The Conversation,
8 Dec. 2025
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With a mind engaged in varied tasks, the time dedicated to art becomes sharper, less prone to the debilitating self-analysis that can derail artistic momentum.—
Kice Akkawi,
Rolling Stone,
16 June 2025
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Mills, a longtime associate of Fiona Apple, knows this territory well: the pointed self-analysis of an extremely sensitive person.—
Jenn Pelly,
Time,
7 June 2025
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His films offer his actors no mirror effect, no room or need for introspection.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
22 Jan. 2026
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Hitting career highlight after career highlight with limited introspection in between, co-directors Apatow and Bonfiglio craft a fine testimonial to a titan of comedy, albeit one without many surprises.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
22 Jan. 2026
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This is why assessments that encourage self-reflection can be useful — not as diagnoses, but as mirrors.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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Some writers with Murphy’s body of work, then, would see a show like The Beauty as an opportunity for self-reflection and self-critique, but this has never been the thing that Ryan Murphy does best.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
21 Jan. 2026
Noun
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In an era where analytics and ever-growing coaching staffs allow teams to self-scout every week, the Patriots seem to have taken a more traditional approach and decided on a makeover after a self-examination last month during their bye.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
17 Jan. 2026
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Some time spent in self-examination could yield new insights.—
Magi Helena,
Dallas Morning News,
8 Jan. 2026
Noun
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There are three invitations leaders can offer their direct reports: Play with the technology as a tool for self-observation.—
Michael Hudson,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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Anyone who has tracked their daily steps or worn a glucose monitor can testify that self-observation works.—
Dev Patnaik,
Forbes,
7 Oct. 2024
Noun
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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
Cite this Entry
“Self-recognition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-recognition. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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