self-discovery
noun
self-dis·cov·ery
ˌself-di-ˈskə-v(ə-)rē 
: the act or process of achieving self-knowledge
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Travelers come here for rest, rejuvenation and self-discovery.
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Judy Koutsky, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
As per the synopsis, the film humorously critiques Hollywood’s beauty standards while celebrating the complexities of womanhood and explores the themes of motherhood and self-discovery.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 11 Apr. 2025
Jill Scott’s music is a journey—one that travels through love, self-discovery, joy, and the full-bodied experience of Black womanhood.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 4 Apr. 2025
The series blends the adventure and action that kids crave, with themes of self-discovery, resilience, and empowerment.
—Hannah Nwoko, Parents, 4 Apr. 2025
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Judy Koutsky, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
As per the synopsis, the film humorously critiques Hollywood’s beauty standards while celebrating the complexities of womanhood and explores the themes of motherhood and self-discovery.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 11 Apr. 2025
Jill Scott’s music is a journey—one that travels through love, self-discovery, joy, and the full-bodied experience of Black womanhood.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 4 Apr. 2025
The series blends the adventure and action that kids crave, with themes of self-discovery, resilience, and empowerment.
—Hannah Nwoko, Parents, 4 Apr. 2025
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“Self-discovery.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-discovery. Accessed 18 Apr. 2025.
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