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
The last three months have spurred people across France towards introspection and to consider what is consent.
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Saskya Vandoorne, CNN, 19 Dec. 2024
So far, the party does not appear to be headed down a path of deep introspection.
—Catherine Porter, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2025
Guide Teams To Lead From The Inside Out Leaders must cultivate a culture where introspection and self-awareness are valued.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
A day later, the police shot dead an innocent suspect, Jean Charles de Menezes, leading to protests, introspection over shoot-to-kill policies and fierce criticism of the Metropolitan Police.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 3 Jan. 2025
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Saskya Vandoorne, CNN, 19 Dec. 2024
So far, the party does not appear to be headed down a path of deep introspection.
—Catherine Porter, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2025
Guide Teams To Lead From The Inside Out Leaders must cultivate a culture where introspection and self-awareness are valued.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
A day later, the police shot dead an innocent suspect, Jean Charles de Menezes, leading to protests, introspection over shoot-to-kill policies and fierce criticism of the Metropolitan Police.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 3 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for introspection
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The soul-searching that Edwards did in the wake of that Boston loss has led to a scoring explosion from him of late.—
Jon Krawczynski,
The Athletic,
10 Jan. 2025
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His victory reshaped the Republican Party and provoked soul-searching among Democrats, who shed support among key groups that were once the backbone of their coalition.—
Jonathan Easley,
The Hill,
6 Jan. 2025
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Reflect and Refine Before opening a can of paint or purchasing a new sofa, Maros recommends doing some self-reflection.—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 Jan. 2025
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Here's What Mars Retrograde in Cancer Means for Your Zodiac Sign Aries (March 20-April 19) Your self-reflection is an investment for the future, Aries.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
17 Jan. 2025
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Wondering what would happen if those same tools were used for self-examination, the author sifted through personal data to uncover meaningful insights to plan a course of action toward more joyful and fulfilling years.—
Roxsy Lin,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Jan. 2025
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The Power Of Radical Self-Awareness Reinvention begins with an honest, compassionate self-examination.—
Mark Protus,
Forbes,
2 Jan. 2025
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The meanings of these images—which speak variously of environmental collapse, policy failure, ineluctable helplessness—do not invite their use as objects of contemplation.—
Teju Cole,
The New Yorker,
10 Jan. 2025
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However, this system is not meant to be a progress report, a checklist or a contemplation of failures, but a source of inspiration.—
Roxsy Lin,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Jan. 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 29 Jan. 2025.
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