self-awareness
noun
self-aware·ness
ˌself-ə-ˈwer-nəs 
: an awareness of one's own personality or individuality
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Tackling themes of self-awareness and child development, the work revolves around a child born in Japan to a Belgium family.
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Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 10 Feb. 2025
And with a script by Tony Kushner that adds layers of banter and self-awareness to the central love story, the romance feels sharper, more grounded, and undeniably swoon-worthy.
—Janey Tracey, EW.com, 7 Feb. 2025
By fostering self-awareness and accountability, children take ownership of their learning and growth journey.
—Jessica Bouta, Twin Cities, 6 Feb. 2025
This self-awareness is your superpower in the design world, setting you apart and providing a foundation for creating designs that resonate authentically.
—Sydney Gore, Architectural Digest, 6 Feb. 2025
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Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 10 Feb. 2025
And with a script by Tony Kushner that adds layers of banter and self-awareness to the central love story, the romance feels sharper, more grounded, and undeniably swoon-worthy.
—Janey Tracey, EW.com, 7 Feb. 2025
By fostering self-awareness and accountability, children take ownership of their learning and growth journey.
—Jessica Bouta, Twin Cities, 6 Feb. 2025
This self-awareness is your superpower in the design world, setting you apart and providing a foundation for creating designs that resonate authentically.
—Sydney Gore, Architectural Digest, 6 Feb. 2025
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“Self-awareness.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-awareness. Accessed 20 Feb. 2025.
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