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
Lachi considers this comeback an effective way to trigger self-reflection and, hopefully, change.
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Angela Haupt, TIME, 6 Jan. 2025
For those considering startup life, self-reflection is crucial.
—Bhanu Jagasia, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
Balancing the demands of professional basketball with family life hasn’t always been easy, but for Green, fatherhood has become a grounding force and a constant source of self-reflection.
—Nasha Smith, People.com, 25 Dec. 2024
This is followed by a full moon in your sign, bringing a powerful full-circle moment while encouraging self-reflection.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 21 Dec. 2024
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Angela Haupt, TIME, 6 Jan. 2025
For those considering startup life, self-reflection is crucial.
—Bhanu Jagasia, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
Balancing the demands of professional basketball with family life hasn’t always been easy, but for Green, fatherhood has become a grounding force and a constant source of self-reflection.
—Nasha Smith, People.com, 25 Dec. 2024
This is followed by a full moon in your sign, bringing a powerful full-circle moment while encouraging self-reflection.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 21 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for self-reflection
Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-reflection
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The constant demands of strategy, decision-making, and stakeholder management can leave little room for introspection.Bryce Hoffman, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
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The subjects of the former president's books ranged widely: foreign policy to religious theory, personal experience with faith to historic presidential moments, introspection to art and even tales for children.Rachel Raposas, People.com, 30 Dec. 2024
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The disbelief and soul-searching among Latino activists and finger-pointing by Democrats will continue throughout 2025, predicated on the idea that Latinos who went with Trump voted against their self-interest.Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 30 Dec. 2024
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General manager John Lynch acknowledged the issue and revealed the organization has some soul-searching to do this offseason.David Faris, Newsweek, 28 Dec. 2024
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The Power Of Radical Self-Awareness Reinvention begins with an honest, compassionate self-examination.Mark Protus, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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At once a tribute to the bygone movie palaces of his hometown of Recife, and an introspective self-examination focused on his relationship with film, this evocative documentary is a must-see for all cinephiles.Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 31 Dec. 2024
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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
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Moreover, self-observation might highlight a leader's tendency to let stress visibly affect their demeanor, inadvertently impacting team morale.Paola Cecchi-Dimeglio, Forbes, 14 Feb. 2024
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Mercury’s entrance to philosophical Sagittarius suggests contemplation as a means to discover what is true for you.USA TODAY, USA TODAY, 2 Nov. 2024
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The Courrèges circular layout evoked infinite contemplation.Rhonda Richford, WWD, 2 Oct. 2024
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“Self-reflection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-reflection. Accessed 14 Jan. 2025.
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