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 result is a life-affirming journey of self-discovery with some love, family secrets and maybe a little crying (on your part).
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Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 17 Jan. 2025
The Dutch-Sudanese songbird’s single embraces life’s authenticity and honors the power of self-discovery.
—Mya Abraham, VIBE.com, 17 Jan. 2025
The record leans into muted melodies and minimalist instrumentation, letting its fragmented narratives of love and self-discovery linger in a way that feels authentic and reflective.
—Georgia Mitropoulos, SPIN, 17 Jan. 2025
Offering alcohol-free experiences opens up the possibility for adventure for everyone, while supporting personal self-discovery and wellness.
—Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 9 Jan. 2025
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Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 17 Jan. 2025
The Dutch-Sudanese songbird’s single embraces life’s authenticity and honors the power of self-discovery.
—Mya Abraham, VIBE.com, 17 Jan. 2025
The record leans into muted melodies and minimalist instrumentation, letting its fragmented narratives of love and self-discovery linger in a way that feels authentic and reflective.
—Georgia Mitropoulos, SPIN, 17 Jan. 2025
Offering alcohol-free experiences opens up the possibility for adventure for everyone, while supporting personal self-discovery and wellness.
—Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 9 Jan. 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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Psychedelics and Personal Growth Beyond their therapeutic applications, psychedelics are also gaining recognition as tools for personal growth, self-exploration, and spiritual development.—
Matt Rozo,
The Mercury News,
7 Jan. 2025
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The entirety of the album is a self-exploration for Carroll.—
Josh Crutchmer,
Rolling Stone,
7 Dec. 2024
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These songs act as cognitive time capsules, evoking moments of heartbreak, discovery, and self-realization.—
Diana Spehar,
Forbes,
6 Dec. 2024
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Rothwell, who created and stars in the Hulu series, understood the need for a coming-of-age story about celebrating oneself at all parts of the journey, no matter how turbulent the road to self-realization is.—
Ile-Ife Okantah,
Vulture,
10 Oct. 2024
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This step involves introspection and an honest evaluation of your habits, environment, and emotions.—
True Tamplin,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
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What Venus in Pisces Means for You, Based on Your Zodiac Sign Aries (March 20-April 19) Buckle up — January is a month for deep introspection and preparing for the exciting twists and turns love has in store, Aries.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
10 Jan. 2025
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For me, starting my mornings with a good workout, meditation and time to journal my thoughts and think clearly primes me for the rest of the day.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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Joyful or life-affirming activities (say, hobbies like painting or baking) or things that lift your spirits (such as exercise or meditation) might seem frivolous in the face of pressing caregiver responsibilities.—
Korin Miller,
SELF,
21 Jan. 2025
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Thus, Mill’s central political concern was not how to create order out of chaos but how to ensure that the beneficiaries of order could achieve self-fulfillment.—
John Micklethwait,
Foreign Affairs,
29 May 2014
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Deserving Self-Fulfillment The final justification, cited by 13 participants, was that their affairs were a form of deserving self-fulfillment.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
13 Oct. 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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Reflect and Refine Before opening a can of paint or purchasing a new sofa, Maros recommends doing some self-reflection.—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 Jan. 2025
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Here's What Mars Retrograde in Cancer Means for Your Zodiac Sign Aries (March 20-April 19) Your self-reflection is an investment for the future, Aries.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
17 Jan. 2025
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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
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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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