How to Use self-discovery in a Sentence

self-discovery

noun
  • The film becomes as much a satire on fame as a journey of self-discovery.
    Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Dec. 2023
  • And ofc, who doesn't love a cute love story hidden in the middle of a young girl's journey of self-discovery?
    Jasmine Washington, seventeen.com, 8 June 2023
  • In Clay’s case, his journey on Love is Blind catalyzed self-discovery and growth.
    Essence, 16 Mar. 2024
  • The story follows as Noa (Owen Teague) is a young ape forced to defend his home and is forced to go on a journey of self-discovery.
    Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 10 May 2024
  • Follow Cameron, a college freshman, on a quest for true love and self-discovery.
    Roxsy Lin, Los Angeles Times, 13 Dec. 2023
  • The kids’ journeys of self-discovery are cut short when the Daughters of Atlas arrive on Earth and cause mayhem.
    Christy Piña, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Mar. 2023
  • The death of Pietro's dad reunites them as grown-ups, and the building of a house amid the mountains sparks a pair of stirring, sprawling journeys of self-discovery.
    Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 6 June 2023
  • Instead, focus on the beauty of your journey of self-discovery and growth.
    Erica R. Williams, Essence, 12 Jan. 2024
  • Honest and nostalgic, the song talks about the sometimes-painful path of self-discovery in order to live a genuine life.
    Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 25 Aug. 2023
  • My time in Cape Town was a wonderful journey of self-discovery.
    Teshie Ogallo, Parents, 15 Jan. 2024
  • But in Crossroads, nothing can stop her from her voyage of self-discovery.
    Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 23 Oct. 2023
  • In the middle of all this self-discovery, Lipa’s been figuring out how to create more distance from the noise around her.
    Brittany Spanos, Rolling Stone, 16 Jan. 2024
  • For Berry’s memoir is one of growth and self-discovery, of attempting to reconcile her fear with the larger world.
    Colin Dickey, The New Republic, 31 Mar. 2023
  • Something else is at play here, something shaped like grief but tinted like self-discovery.
    Longreads, 26 July 2024
  • Nineteen is a time for self-discovery, sometimes with a dash of melodrama.
    Dateline Nbc, NBC News, 21 June 2023
  • The lesson here, if there is one, is that Carmichael’s first real encounter with himself yields the opposite of self-discovery.
    Lili Loofbourow, Washington Post, 29 Mar. 2024
  • Their stories are filled with warmth, humour, and valuable lessons about friendship, courage, and self-discovery.
    K.j. Yossman, Variety, 9 July 2024
  • The heels are Barbie’s preference, but in the end, Weird Barbie convinces her to go on a journey of self-discovery, brown leather sandals and all.
    Terri Peters, Travel + Leisure, 26 July 2023
  • Of course, some people are further along on their journey of self-discovery than others.
    Nick Kasmik, USA TODAY, 26 June 2024
  • The group embarks on a wild journey of self-discovery, rumors, revenge and healing.
    Mckinley Franklin, Variety, 6 July 2023
  • Stone played a child-like woman who embarks on a journey of self-discovery in the steampunk fantasy.
    Jordan Moreau, Variety, 10 Mar. 2024
  • With no choice but to stick around and to stick together, what ensues is a journey through self-discovery and acute trauma bonding.
    Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 17 Mar. 2023
  • The encounter spurs a funny and heartfelt journey of self-discovery and first love as Elliott prepares to leave her childhood home.
    Peter Debruge, Variety, 6 Dec. 2023
  • Kruger plays a woman on a journey of self-discovery who quickly falls for Reedus' character.
    Emy Lacroix, Peoplemag, 31 Mar. 2023
  • Toby Everhart’s journey to self-discovery, like Kaplan’s, was full of ups and downs.
    Eli Cahan, The New Republic, 10 July 2023
  • Pablo, Alberto’s own son, a budding artist, embarks on a journey of self-discovery.
    Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 14 Nov. 2023
  • Both Barbie and Ken go on quests of self-discovery, and that’s when things get really interesting.
    Time, 14 July 2023
  • Greenwood weaves themes of loneliness, grief and self-discovery into a romance filled with laugh-out-loud moments.
    Hannah Yasharoff, USA TODAY, 20 May 2024
  • In the last decade, Brady has been on a self-discovery journey, prompted by the 2014 death of Robin Williams and Brady’s own debilitating battle with depression.
    Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 8 Aug. 2023
  • Venus enters Virgo that same day, bringing balance and harmony to everything from your travel plans to your desire for wisdom and self-discovery.
    Valerie Mesa, Peoplemag, 1 Aug. 2024

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