self-reflection

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Recent Examples of self-reflection And the opportunities for adventure, solitude, and self-reflection are virtually limitless. Corey Buhay, Outside Online, 10 Sep. 2025 An effort by the College Board to reemphasize the benefits of deep reading — for critical thinking, for self-reflection, for learning of all kinds — might go a long way toward restoring some balance. Editorial, Boston Herald, 9 Sep. 2025 As school systems recalibrate how young people relate to their devices, forward-thinking business leaders can mirror this shift by creating environments where deep thinking, self-reflection and regulation, and authentic collaboration are once again the norm. Elan Gepner-Dales, Rolling Stone, 3 Sep. 2025 And that led to a crossroads moment of self-reflection. Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 2 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for self-reflection
Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-reflection
Noun
  • However, the song isn’t really a diss track towards Taylor, but rather an introspection song for Charli.
    StyleCaster Editors, StyleCaster, 3 Oct. 2025
  • Many observers fast from food and water for 25 hours to facilitate deep introspection.
    Jose R. Gonzalez, AZCentral.com, 1 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Beyoncé’s victories have been followed by the Grammys doing some genre soul-searching.
    Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 1 Oct. 2025
  • When the Eagles were in that cramped, humid locker room during Week 4 a year ago, soul-searching was required.
    Zach Berman, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Mother’s turbulent self-examination is incited by the revelation of Sister Agnieszka’s pregnancy in the film’s first Act.
    Ritesh Mehta, IndieWire, 27 Aug. 2025
  • This disciplined self-examination is the foundation for refining skills and advancing toward mastery.
    Richard Menger MD MPA, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
  • This is coming after a period of rest, contemplation, and confusion about where your life is headed.
    Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Oct. 2025
  • But as Giannis himself reminded everyone, this personal pattern of extreme offseason contemplation is nothing new.
    Sam Amick, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025

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“Self-reflection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-reflection. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.

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