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
Like art therapy or pet therapy, cooking therapy is designed to provide moments of self-reflection as the task at hand takes on new layers of meaning.
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The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Sep. 2025
In either case, Brianna Sylver’s prescription for self-reflection and self-improvement should go down easily.
—Serenity Gibbons, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
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
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The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Sep. 2025
In either case, Brianna Sylver’s prescription for self-reflection and self-improvement should go down easily.
—Serenity Gibbons, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-reflection
Noun
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However, the song isn’t really a diss track towards Taylor, but rather an introspection song for Charli.—
StyleCaster Editors,
StyleCaster,
3 Oct. 2025
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Many observers fast from food and water for 25 hours to facilitate deep introspection.—
Jose R. Gonzalez,
AZCentral.com,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Beyoncé’s victories have been followed by the Grammys doing some genre soul-searching.—
Kevin Dolak,
HollywoodReporter,
1 Oct. 2025
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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
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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
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This disciplined self-examination is the foundation for refining skills and advancing toward mastery.—
Richard Menger MD MPA,
Forbes.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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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
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This is coming after a period of rest, contemplation, and confusion about where your life is headed.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 Oct. 2025
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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 9 Oct. 2025.
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