self-discovery

noun

self-dis·​cov·​ery ˌself-di-ˈskə-v(ə-)rē How to pronounce self-discovery (audio)
: the act or process of achieving self-knowledge

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The film is set against the enchanting backdrop of Tuscany, where a young and gifted Black artist named Ace (Williams-Stirling) embarks on a profound journey of self-discovery after moving to Italy on a scholarship for university. Matt Grobar, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2024 This is especially significant to consider with Mars in Leo, activating your ninth house of exploration and self-discovery. Valerie Mesa, People.com, 3 Nov. 2024 Marvel is already at work developing the next extension of WandaVision, which is Vision Quest, a Disney+ series that will return Paul Bettany as the white Vision introduced in that first series who now embarks on a journey of self-discovery. Nick Romano, EW.com, 1 Nov. 2024 In the memoir, JoJo opens up about her career journey, personal struggles, and the path to self-discovery. Ty Gaskins, WWD, 30 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for self-discovery 

Word History

First Known Use

1642, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of self-discovery was in 1642

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“Self-discovery.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-discovery. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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