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
Treloar narrates his family’s history with respect and self-awareness, a reminder to honor our family treasures and their origins.
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Longreads, 20 Dec. 2024
Sodalite: Place sodalite on your altar or sacred space to enhance self-awareness during meditation practices.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 14 Dec. 2024
His self-awareness is a big part of why this scout feels Durbin can be successful at the major league level; albeit in a limited role.
—Bernie Pleskoff, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
That is a rare display of self-awareness on a show that often lacks it.
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 19 Dec. 2024
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Longreads, 20 Dec. 2024
Sodalite: Place sodalite on your altar or sacred space to enhance self-awareness during meditation practices.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 14 Dec. 2024
His self-awareness is a big part of why this scout feels Durbin can be successful at the major league level; albeit in a limited role.
—Bernie Pleskoff, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
That is a rare display of self-awareness on a show that often lacks it.
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 19 Dec. 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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Zambra’s essays and stories contain plenty of reflection and self-analysis, but the fundamental purpose of the nonfiction that dominates the book is to show readers his son, his son’s world, and the overlapping but not identical world of fatherhood.Lily Meyer, The Atlantic, 23 Dec. 2024
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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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So far, the party does not appear to be headed down a path of deep introspection.Catherine Porter, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2025
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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
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But without self-reflection, old relationship patterns can quietly resurface, pulling you back into familiar and unhealthy dynamics.Mark Travers, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
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But other economists argue that the profession needs a period of more significant self-reflection.Ben Casselman, New York Times, 10 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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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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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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Mercury’s entrance to philosophical Sagittarius suggests contemplation as a means to discover what is true for you.USA TODAY, USA TODAY, 2 Nov. 2024
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The Courrèges circular layout evoked infinite contemplation.Rhonda Richford, WWD, 2 Oct. 2024
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