self-realization

noun

self-re·​al·​i·​za·​tion ˌself-ˌrē-ə-lə-ˈzā-shən How to pronounce self-realization (audio)
: fulfillment by oneself of the possibilities of one's character or personality

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Rothwell, who created and stars in the Hulu series, understood the need for a coming-of-age story about celebrating oneself at all parts of the journey, no matter how turbulent the road to self-realization is. Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 10 Oct. 2024 But for non-binary great-grandchild Lionel IV — better known as Chas — the road to self-realization and acceptance inspires its own brand of courage and resolve. Randy Myers, The Mercury News, 1 Oct. 2024 In the below essay, accompanied by his own photography, Radclyffe shares how riding a bike proved to be a powerful catalyst in his journey of self-realization. Oliver Radclyffe, Them, 17 Sep. 2024 The book’s alternate realities abound with traps and secrets that trouble the main character’s quest for self-realization. Stephen Kearse, The Atlantic, 6 Sep. 2024 Harris is remaking the sense of freedom from the negative freedom of overcoming constraints to the positive freedom of self-realization and achievement. Richard Stengel, TIME, 17 Aug. 2024 The leadership-in-flow model focuses on activating your inner core—your best self—by tapping into five energies: purpose, wisdom, growth, love, and self-realization. Hitendra Wadhwa, Harvard Business Review, 17 Feb. 2024 As the story unfolds, viewers are drawn into the world of creativity and introspection, witnessing the journey towards self-realization and fulfillment of aspirations, all while navigating the intricate dynamics of the mother-daughter relationship. Matt Grobar, Deadline, 11 July 2024 Churches are sacred spaces in which to have open, honest conversations about self-realization and self-affirmation. W. Franklyn Richardson, STAT, 10 June 2024

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1815, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of self-realization was circa 1815

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“Self-realization.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-realization. Accessed 16 Nov. 2024.

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