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
But in these pages, Purnell also finds room for moments of refreshing observation and deep introspection.
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Ilana Masad, Them, 25 Nov. 2024
The Hermit: Virgo, the Hermit invites introspection and solitude this November.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Dec. 2024
Yes, these women would hate both mirrors and any form of introspection, but why not tell us more about Madeline’s issues with her mother?
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 21 Nov. 2024
Do liberals lack the introspection to see what went wrong?
—Dan Walters, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024
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Ilana Masad, Them, 25 Nov. 2024
The Hermit: Virgo, the Hermit invites introspection and solitude this November.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Dec. 2024
Yes, these women would hate both mirrors and any form of introspection, but why not tell us more about Madeline’s issues with her mother?
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 21 Nov. 2024
Do liberals lack the introspection to see what went wrong?
—Dan Walters, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for introspection
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While the postmortem and soul-searching are necessary, the tone and tenor of the blame game have begun to morph into something more insidious.Anthony D. Romero, Twin Cities, 6 Dec. 2024
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Rasoulof’s script might well have included a scene or two showing Iman’s dirty work in action, rather than consigning his moral dilemma to perhaps one too many soul-searching showers.Justin Chang, The New Yorker, 26 Nov. 2024
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Backed by a full live band, the performance introduced audiences to the country-style track that explores the complexities of love and self-reflection.Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 11 Dec. 2024
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The first step is to have the courage and honesty to practice self-reflection.Corrin Gani, Austin American-Statesman, 11 Dec. 2024
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Hopefully, this conversation will be a wakeup call for your friend and prompt her to do some self-examination.R. Eric Thomas, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
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Exploration fosters self-examination under the Scorpio new moon.USA TODAY, USA TODAY, 1 Nov. 2024
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Should people be showing a certain level of contemplation and reverence or our selfie sticks okay?CNT Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Nov. 2024
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The 75-hectare park is easy to get to—it’s located on the tip of the Halifax peninsula—and offers plenty of wooded walking trails and benches for quiet contemplation in nature.Kaitlyn McInnis, Forbes, 26 Oct. 2024
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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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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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Since my teens, a tendency to spiral into a tornado of self-scrutiny and expecting the absolute worst to happen have been toxic friends of mine.Emma Firth, Vogue, 14 Nov. 2023
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“Introspection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/introspection. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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