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Recent Examples of self-contemplation After the eclipse wraps, the Sun doubles down on the compulsion toward self-contemplation in partnership with Lilith. Jennifer Culp, Them, 27 Sep. 2024 Missing from the fair but important nonetheless is Hsiao Chin, the first and only post-war Chinese artist to convey Eastern philosophical ideas and the concepts of mindfulness and self-contemplation in the Western pictorial language of abstraction. Florence Tsai, Forbes, 26 Mar. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-contemplation
Noun
  • Column: Stars, smiles and introspection on display as the Chicago Cubs begin full-squad workouts Top prospect Matt Shaw has been among those seizing the chance to learn from the Cubs greats.
    Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 17 Feb. 2025
  • During moments of downtime or introspection, the film becomes languid in form, taking on a passive visual quality that even the most judicious editing can’t overcome.
    Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 29 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Venus will also station retrograde, marking a period of reflection and contemplation, specifically regarding your aspirations and long-term goals.
    Valerie Mesa, People.com, 18 Feb. 2025
  • For so many of our entertainment heroes, considering their legacy is more about contemplation than unabashed celebration.
    Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 10 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • Anyone who has tracked their daily steps or worn a glucose monitor can testify that self-observation works.
    Dev Patnaik, Forbes, 7 Oct. 2024
  • 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
Noun
  • The month of Ramadan serves as a time for self-reflection and spiritual growth.
    Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 28 Feb. 2025
  • Commit to Self-Reflection Becoming a better mentor requires a commitment to self-reflection.
    Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 28 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • The self-examination that question sparks in Rebecca is a fascinatingly rich one that deals with notions like consent, personal boundaries and abuse of power.
    Tomris Laffly, Variety, 26 Jan. 2025
  • 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
Noun
  • In a race that has been marked more by the similarity of the front-runners — Ben from Wisconsin and Ken from Minnesota — than any serious clash over vision or ideology, this felt more like a gentle pep rally than soul-searching at the crossroads.
    Jess Bidgood, New York Times, 1 Feb. 2025
  • 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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“Self-contemplation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-contemplation. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.

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