as in self-exploration
the act or process of gaining knowledge or understanding of your abilities, character, and feelings
She was on a voyage of self-discovery.
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Recent Examples of self-discovery
The heartfelt tune is part of Rivera’s debut studio album of the same name that explores themes of love, heartbreak, healing and self-discovery.
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Griselda Flores, Billboard, 26 Mar. 2025
Hope Handwritten is a coming-of-age narrative, a sonic exploration of love, loss, and self-discovery.
—Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Mar. 2025
For me, the only answer was to look deeper and thus began my journey to self-discovery, again.
—Cynthia Johnson, Rolling Stone, 25 Mar. 2025
His protagonist, Sammy Hanna, is not just a scientist proposing advanced theories but a man on a complex journey of self-discovery and enlightenment.
—William Jones, USA TODAY, 25 Mar. 2025
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Griselda Flores, Billboard, 26 Mar. 2025
Hope Handwritten is a coming-of-age narrative, a sonic exploration of love, loss, and self-discovery.
—Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Mar. 2025
For me, the only answer was to look deeper and thus began my journey to self-discovery, again.
—Cynthia Johnson, Rolling Stone, 25 Mar. 2025
His protagonist, Sammy Hanna, is not just a scientist proposing advanced theories but a man on a complex journey of self-discovery and enlightenment.
—William Jones, USA TODAY, 25 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-discovery
- self-exploration
- self-realization
- introspection
- meditation
- self-fulfillment
- soul-searching
- self-reflection
- self-examination
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Overall, Gemini Near Me’s goal is to empower users to become the best version of themselves by diving into self-exploration and embarking on a fascinating self-work journey—made possible by a plethora of interactive features.—
Emma Kershaw,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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That self-exploration inspired her latest album, Patterns.—
Jeff Nelson,
People.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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As the story unfolds, viewers are drawn into the world of creativity and introspection, witnessing the journey towards self-realization and fulfillment of aspirations, all while navigating the intricate dynamics of the mother-daughter relationship.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
19 Mar. 2025
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Both young actors are superb, each zigzagging along that fine line between immature posturing and actual, exhilarating self-realization, evoking that transitional stage through which girls like them can often seem at least three ages at once.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
14 Feb. 2025
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And even for those who might be able to separate art from artist, the actor’s seeming lack of introspection about how violence is threaded through his film is an artistic failing.—
Hannah Giorgis,
The Atlantic,
4 Apr. 2025
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There’s not enough moral introspection to elevate the sequel beyond a page-turner, but Mary Alice, Helen, Natalie, and Billie remain good company.—
Yvonne Zipp,
Christian Science Monitor,
1 Apr. 2025
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Those who want to focus on wellness could snap up a home with an on-site gym, a spa space, a meditation suite, and other features.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
4 Apr. 2025
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Take a sabbatical, travel or attend a meditation retreat.—
Cara Heilmann,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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These cultures tend to view divorce as a justifiable and often necessary step toward self-fulfillment.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
16 Mar. 2025
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This is Mascaro’s most humane film to date, which isn’t to say that August Winds and Neon Bull weren’t also grounded in the individual’s struggle for self-fulfillment outside the strictures of bourgeois circumscribed society.—
Jay D. Weissberg,
Deadline,
18 Feb. 2025
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The party has spent the early months of the year soul-searching the causes of a bitter election defeat and fighting internally over how best to counter President Trump and his fierce effort to dismantle the traditional workings of Washington.—
Mike Lillis,
The Hill,
3 Apr. 2025
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The scale of Trump's triumph has sparked widespread soul-searching within the Democratic Party over what went wrong and how to rebuild.—
Lee Habeeb,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Apr. 2025
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Instead of just giving information, ask insightful questions that raise awareness, encourage self-reflection and help direct reports own their growth.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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Even in his moments of self-reflection, he’s not really thrown.—
Rebecca Alter,
Vulture,
3 Apr. 2025
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After a disappointing debut season with the New York Yankees and an inconsistent Year 2, Rodón undertook a thorough self-examination of his status as a starting pitcher.—
Chris Kirschner,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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The moon’s connection to Saturn offers a beautiful opportunity for self-examination and healing.—
USA TODAY,
USA TODAY,
9 Mar. 2025
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“Self-discovery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-discovery. Accessed 11 Apr. 2025.
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