as in self-consciousness
knowledge and awareness of your own personality or character
Her self-awareness was unusual in such a young child.
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Recent Examples of self-awareness
Through a collaborative project with her grandmother, the Danish photographer explores the self-awareness shared by all women regarding their image and body.
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Caterina De Biasio, Vogue, 29 Nov. 2024
Those multiple perspectives admit some versions of the events might include lies —a playful self-awareness that drives every aspect of the film, from Takuro Takeuchi’s kinetic camera to the chronological but still fluid assemblage of moments in the editing.
—Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 28 Nov. 2024
Explore philosophies that give you a better sense of your own self-awareness.
—Georgia Nicols, The Denver Post, 24 Nov. 2024
Researchers have found myriads of indications of perception, emotion, and self-awareness in animals.
—Melanie Stetson Freeman, The Christian Science Monitor, 22 Nov. 2024
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Caterina De Biasio, Vogue, 29 Nov. 2024
Those multiple perspectives admit some versions of the events might include lies —a playful self-awareness that drives every aspect of the film, from Takuro Takeuchi’s kinetic camera to the chronological but still fluid assemblage of moments in the editing.
—Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 28 Nov. 2024
Explore philosophies that give you a better sense of your own self-awareness.
—Georgia Nicols, The Denver Post, 24 Nov. 2024
Researchers have found myriads of indications of perception, emotion, and self-awareness in animals.
—Melanie Stetson Freeman, The Christian Science Monitor, 22 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for self-awareness
Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-awareness
- self-recognition
- self-analysis
- introspection
- self-reflection
- self-examination
- self-observation
- soul-searching
- contemplation
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Lent is a time of preparation and self-recognition prior to Easter.Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 21 Feb. 2024
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Even for members of this elite group, self-recognition is no instant achievement.Karen Wright, Discover Magazine, 11 Nov. 2019
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The sociopolitical implications of his story—desperate poverty, harassment by the police, along with exploitation by the boxing business and its high-handed authorities—are balanced by his earnest self-analyses and the detailing of his home life.Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 17 Oct. 2024
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My tip: Practice your decision-making skills as a leader with self-analysis to improve your next performance incrementally.LaRae Quy, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
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Also, practicing things like introspection while alone can be valuable into adulthood.Katie Grant, Parents, 12 Dec. 2024
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Edwards' 9-minute reflection on why contemporary life feels inherently wrong has prompted introspection and discussion about the nature of modern living in the comments.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
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Christmas is a time of both community and self-reflection.Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 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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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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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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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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