as in introspection
examination of one's own thoughts and feelings
after some self-reflection I realized that I hadn't been honest with my partner
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Recent Examples of self-reflection
And, for that matter, that Rahman has undergone the necessary self-reflection and growth during his years in the political wilderness to truly become a leader for his people.
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Charlie Campbell, Time, 28 Jan. 2026
This is why assessments that encourage self-reflection can be useful — not as diagnoses, but as mirrors.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
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
Birth order may influence parenting, but self-reflection and adaptability matter more in meeting kids' unique needs.
—Alex Vance, Parents, 18 Jan. 2026
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Charlie Campbell, Time, 28 Jan. 2026
This is why assessments that encourage self-reflection can be useful — not as diagnoses, but as mirrors.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
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
Birth order may influence parenting, but self-reflection and adaptability matter more in meeting kids' unique needs.
—Alex Vance, Parents, 18 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-reflection
Noun
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Philosophy is a practice of wonder and logic; curiosity and introspection; dialectic and meditation; criticism and advocacy.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
5 Feb. 2026
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Like its predecessors, the album incorporates Ant’s sticky signature beats on production and Daley’s clever rhymes, leading listeners through a world full of literary devices that drive introspection and sometimes the everyday insecurity of existence.—
Charlie Vargas,
Daily News,
30 Jan. 2026
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And for all the soul-searching and probing, Conrad is well aware that kink can lead to comedy—up to a point.—
Chris Murphy,
Vanity Fair,
22 Jan. 2026
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There is no way to tackle these questions without deep reflection and a great deal of soul-searching.—
Kenneth Seeskin,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Jan. 2026
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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
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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
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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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Eid al-Fitr is a joyous time of renewal spent with friends and family after the month of spiritual cleansing, self-restraint and contemplation.—
Lianna Norman,
Florida Times-Union,
5 Feb. 2026
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For your contemplation, consider the following charts.—
Michael Khouw,
CNBC,
26 Jan. 2026
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“Self-reflection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-reflection. Accessed 18 Feb. 2026.
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