as in introspection
examination of one's own thoughts and feelings
many people use the dawning of a new year as an occasion for some quiet self-examination
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Recent Examples of self-examination
Hopefully, this conversation will be a wakeup call for your friend and prompt her to do some self-examination.
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R. Eric Thomas, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
Exploration fosters self-examination under the Scorpio new moon.
—USA TODAY, 1 Nov. 2024
While adult women may understand clearly the need for self-examination and regular mammograms, the Pink Jet’s striking hot magenta-and-bubblegum paint scheme connects with an equally important segment—girls in their elementary and preteen years.
—Julie Boatman, Robb Report, 29 Oct. 2024
With Scorpio season in full force, this time of the year encourages us to do deep self-examination to face our shadow sides.
—Kyle Thomas, People.com, 27 Oct. 2024
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R. Eric Thomas, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
Exploration fosters self-examination under the Scorpio new moon.
—USA TODAY, 1 Nov. 2024
While adult women may understand clearly the need for self-examination and regular mammograms, the Pink Jet’s striking hot magenta-and-bubblegum paint scheme connects with an equally important segment—girls in their elementary and preteen years.
—Julie Boatman, Robb Report, 29 Oct. 2024
With Scorpio season in full force, this time of the year encourages us to do deep self-examination to face our shadow sides.
—Kyle Thomas, People.com, 27 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-examination
Noun
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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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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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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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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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Few other nations are as prone to self-scrutiny and self-criticism, or as engaged in impassioned discourse on the nature of liberty and democracy without fear of governmental repression.—
Kenneth Lasson,
Baltimore Sun,
1 Jan. 2025
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Above all, Raisman is working on breaking free from a vicious cycle of self-scrutiny.—
Katie Camero,
USA TODAY,
29 Feb. 2024
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The meanings of these images—which speak variously of environmental collapse, policy failure, ineluctable helplessness—do not invite their use as objects of contemplation.—
Teju Cole,
The New Yorker,
10 Jan. 2025
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However, this system is not meant to be a progress report, a checklist or a contemplation of failures, but a source of inspiration.—
Roxsy Lin,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Jan. 2025
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