self-exploration

noun

self-ex·​plo·​ra·​tion ˌself-ˌek-splə-ˈrā-shən How to pronounce self-exploration (audio)
-ˌsplȯ-
: the examination and analysis of one's own unrealized spiritual or intellectual capacities

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Psychedelics and Personal Growth Beyond their therapeutic applications, psychedelics are also gaining recognition as tools for personal growth, self-exploration, and spiritual development. Matt Rozo, The Mercury News, 7 Jan. 2025 The entirety of the album is a self-exploration for Carroll. Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 7 Dec. 2024 In a 2022 interview with Art Plugged, Cunningham explained her art as a form of self-exploration. Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 5 Nov. 2024 However, because Woodley had prior plans to travel to India on a journey of self-exploration, her involvement in the project was initially going to be delayed. Andrés Buenahora, Variety, 2 Nov. 2024 Chock full of exercises designed to take readers on a journey of self-exploration, Klein serves as leader of the expedition into what makes people better leaders. Janine MacLachlan, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024 In Babygirl, Dickinson stars as Samuel, a corporate intern who embarks on a mutually pleasurable journey of self-exploration through dom/sub dynamics with his female CEO, Romy (Nicole Kidman). Nate Jones, Vulture, 31 Aug. 2024 The new movement focuses on personal choice and the benefits of self-exploration rather than applying strict rules of complete sobriety. Adam Holm, Forbes, 23 Oct. 2024 His campaigning leads to a heartfelt journey of self-exploration. Borys Kit, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Oct. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1954, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of self-exploration was in 1954

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“Self-exploration.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-exploration. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.

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