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
Known for scene-stealing roles in TV shows like My Brother and Me, Sparks, The Parkers and The Boondocks, Whitley draws heavily on family life, Hollywood experiences and unapologetic self-reflection for her standup act.
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Travis Pinson, Dallas Morning News, 6 Mar. 2026
Building roots, from the ground up, means there is a lot of soul-searching and self-reflection.
—Kimberly Zapata, Parents, 3 Mar. 2026
Others describe chances for self-reliance or self-reflection.
—Rainesford Stauffer, Time, 25 Feb. 2026
During a visit from his father’s ghost (Avijit Dutt), Hamlet discovers Claudius was behind the murder, sending him on a path of vengeance and self-reflection.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 24 Feb. 2026
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Travis Pinson, Dallas Morning News, 6 Mar. 2026
Building roots, from the ground up, means there is a lot of soul-searching and self-reflection.
—Kimberly Zapata, Parents, 3 Mar. 2026
Others describe chances for self-reliance or self-reflection.
—Rainesford Stauffer, Time, 25 Feb. 2026
During a visit from his father’s ghost (Avijit Dutt), Hamlet discovers Claudius was behind the murder, sending him on a path of vengeance and self-reflection.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 24 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-reflection
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At the Fort Worth show, fans can expect a setlist that balances introspection with crowd-pleasing energy, delivered with the Neighbourhood’s signature dark-pop polish.—
Travis Pinson,
Dallas Morning News,
26 Mar. 2026
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His off-the-cuff Mount Rushmore of Jeezy hits reads like a blueprint for the residency itself—tracks that span hunger, triumph, introspection, and dominance.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
23 Mar. 2026
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Artificial intelligence powerhouse Anthropic’s battle with the Pentagon has sparked some soul-searching in Silicon Valley that could reshape the tech sector’s complicated relationship with war and the White House.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Mar. 2026
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The move has stirred both controversy and soul-searching among Dallas officials, as well as sparking conversations about the future of the city’s urban core.—
Nick Wooten,
Dallas Morning News,
17 Mar. 2026
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Yet her songs remain disarmingly human, meditating on desire, vulnerability, and self-examination.—
Marcus J. Moore,
Pitchfork,
5 Mar. 2026
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This 2-1 defeat is a blow and should prove a moment for self-examination for the club’s coaching staff and playing squad.—
Carl Anka,
New York Times,
5 Mar. 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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Both of us have recently moved from denial to contemplation that AI will soon be in a position to replace us.—
J. Xavier Prochaska,
Mercury News,
18 Mar. 2026
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Tiffany approaches her projects with research and contemplation and then follows through with flawless details.—
Heide Janssen,
Oc Register,
15 Mar. 2026
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“Self-reflection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-reflection. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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