self-reflection
noun
self-re·flec·tion
ˌself-ri-ˈflek-shən 
Examples of self-reflection in a Sentence
after some self-reflection I realized that I hadn't been honest with my partner
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Over time, the absence of psychological and physical space can limit opportunities for novelty, personal growth and self-reflection — all of which are critical for sustaining desire and vitality in long-term partnerships.
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Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 12 Apr. 2025
The self-reflection algorithm: how much of that is actually about justifying your behavior to your social peers?
—Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 11 Apr. 2025
This fosters self-reflection and promoting continual improvement in their leadership abilities.
—Betsy Pudliner, The Conversation, 10 Apr. 2025
After some downtime, what often follows is a period of self-reflection.
—Tom Burrows, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025
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Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 12 Apr. 2025
The self-reflection algorithm: how much of that is actually about justifying your behavior to your social peers?
—Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 11 Apr. 2025
This fosters self-reflection and promoting continual improvement in their leadership abilities.
—Betsy Pudliner, The Conversation, 10 Apr. 2025
After some downtime, what often follows is a period of self-reflection.
—Tom Burrows, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for self-reflection
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“Self-reflection.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-reflection. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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