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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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 The sun in Libra is lighting up your 12th house of closure, healing and introspection, while Mars in Cancer activates your ninth house of belief systems and self-exploration. Valerie Mesa, People.com, 13 Oct. 2024 This leads to a heartfelt journey of self-exploration as well as ego, humility and legacy. Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 11 Oct. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1954, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 14 Nov. 2024.

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