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
Smith said this game could also be a turning point for Minnesota in terms of self-reflection.
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Chantel Jennings, New York Times, 2 July 2025
That moment of self-reflection came after two major events last year: the loss of a friend and the near-death experience of another.
—Cat Cardenas, Rolling Stone, 30 June 2025
The film’s poise and structure create a perfect vacuum of self-reflection.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 27 June 2025
There’s no better time for self-reflection with Mercury moving into Leo.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 26 June 2025
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Chantel Jennings, New York Times, 2 July 2025
That moment of self-reflection came after two major events last year: the loss of a friend and the near-death experience of another.
—Cat Cardenas, Rolling Stone, 30 June 2025
The film’s poise and structure create a perfect vacuum of self-reflection.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 27 June 2025
There’s no better time for self-reflection with Mercury moving into Leo.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 26 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-reflection
Noun
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Navigating the Shift Towards Conscious Leadership Go on the journey of introspection to build deep levels of self-awareness and accountability.—
Heather V. MacArthur,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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Whatever its shortcomings, The Old Guard 2 is a better-than-average original streaming feature — well acted by a highly capable cast, peppered with enough action to satisfy most appetites, and underscored with a melancholy vein of introspection about the conflicted roles of superheroes.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
2 July 2025
Noun
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The transition of the Macy’s property comes during an era of broader soul-searching for Sacramento’s downtown.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
10 July 2025
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Insiders at Blumhouse tell The Hollywood Reporter that the soul-searching within the company has already commenced.—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
2 July 2025
Noun
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Constellation should use this black eye as an opportunity for brutally honest self-examination.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
10 June 2025
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This self-examination seems glib (whereas del Toro was actually more affecting as the desperate artist in The French Dispatch).—
Armond White,
National Review,
30 May 2025
Noun
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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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Too much isolation can lead someone askew—ask the Unabomber—but this kind of solitary contemplation offers a retreat from social pressures.—
Jeremy Gordon,
The Atlantic,
24 June 2025
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Designed by Frida Escobedo, the plaza features seating and a reflecting pool with a fog effect, and doubles as both a gathering spot and place of serene contemplation within the enclave.—
Jeffrey Steele,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
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“Self-reflection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-reflection. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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