as in soul-searching
examination of one's own thoughts and feelings
not a man given to introspection, he grew impatient with his wife's constant need to discuss their relationship
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Recent Examples of introspection
And even for those who might be able to separate art from artist, the actor’s seeming lack of introspection about how violence is threaded through his film is an artistic failing.
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Hannah Giorgis, The Atlantic, 4 Apr. 2025
There’s not enough moral introspection to elevate the sequel beyond a page-turner, but Mary Alice, Helen, Natalie, and Billie remain good company.
—Yvonne Zipp, Christian Science Monitor, 1 Apr. 2025
That kicked off an offseason of changes — though more to the front office and coaching staff than the roster itself — and a whole lot of introspection, all the way around.
—Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 26 Mar. 2025
In fact, this is every psychologist's dream: introspection without disrupting activity.
—Benjamin Voyer, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
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Hannah Giorgis, The Atlantic, 4 Apr. 2025
There’s not enough moral introspection to elevate the sequel beyond a page-turner, but Mary Alice, Helen, Natalie, and Billie remain good company.
—Yvonne Zipp, Christian Science Monitor, 1 Apr. 2025
That kicked off an offseason of changes — though more to the front office and coaching staff than the roster itself — and a whole lot of introspection, all the way around.
—Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 26 Mar. 2025
In fact, this is every psychologist's dream: introspection without disrupting activity.
—Benjamin Voyer, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for introspection
Noun
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The party has spent the early months of the year soul-searching the causes of a bitter election defeat and fighting internally over how best to counter President Trump and his fierce effort to dismantle the traditional workings of Washington.—
Mike Lillis,
The Hill,
3 Apr. 2025
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The scale of Trump's triumph has sparked widespread soul-searching within the Democratic Party over what went wrong and how to rebuild.—
Lee Habeeb,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Apr. 2025
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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.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
12 Apr. 2025
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The self-reflection algorithm: how much of that is actually about justifying your behavior to your social peers?—
Jackie Strause,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Warhol is a brisk dip in self-deprecating self-examination.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
2 Apr. 2025
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After a disappointing debut season with the New York Yankees and an inconsistent Year 2, Rodón undertook a thorough self-examination of his status as a starting pitcher.—
Chris Kirschner,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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These powerful works, rich with layered paint, found materials, sand and other organic elements, invite contemplation on themes of faith, ritual, immigration, and the environment.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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For many people, these are places of peace, contemplation, and prayer.—
Kevin Sabet,
Newsweek,
24 Mar. 2025
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Anyone who has tracked their daily steps or worn a glucose monitor can testify that self-observation works.—
Dev Patnaik,
Forbes,
7 Oct. 2024
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Moreover, self-observation might highlight a leader's tendency to let stress visibly affect their demeanor, inadvertently impacting team morale.—
Paola Cecchi-Dimeglio,
Forbes,
14 Feb. 2024
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Few other nations are as prone to self-scrutiny and self-criticism, or as engaged in impassioned discourse on the nature of liberty and democracy without fear of governmental repression.—
Kenneth Lasson,
Baltimore Sun,
1 Jan. 2025
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Above all, Raisman is working on breaking free from a vicious cycle of self-scrutiny.—
Katie Camero,
USA TODAY,
29 Feb. 2024
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“Introspection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/introspection. Accessed 20 Apr. 2025.
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