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Recent Examples of self-recognition
Lent is a time of preparation and self-recognition prior to Easter.
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Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 21 Feb. 2024
Even for members of this elite group, self-recognition is no instant achievement.
—Karen Wright, Discover Magazine, 11 Nov. 2019
Still, the findings suggest self-recognition might not be as exclusive as previously thought.
—Will Sullivan, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 Oct. 2023
And this is not a matter of insincerity, as if shtick were masking a hidden core of authenticity; rather, performance emerges as the very essence of social life and of self-recognition.
—Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 15 Aug. 2023
Such a response is regarded by scientists as proof of self-recognition; that the ants can see themselves.
—Philip Lymbery, Time, 27 July 2023
Although self-recognition is generally thought of as a visual ability, some animals, such as dogs, primarily rely on scent rather than sight.
—Grrlscientist, Forbes, 22 Feb. 2023
These leadership skills of self-recognition and acceptance, intuition, inter-/intrapersonal communication and self-compassion are essential conversations that everyone should be having.
—Greg Carannante, Sun Sentinel, 13 Apr. 2023
The past decade marks Tia Ray’s self-recognition.
—Billboard China, Billboard, 6 Mar. 2023
Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 21 Feb. 2024
Even for members of this elite group, self-recognition is no instant achievement.
—Karen Wright, Discover Magazine, 11 Nov. 2019
Still, the findings suggest self-recognition might not be as exclusive as previously thought.
—Will Sullivan, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 Oct. 2023
And this is not a matter of insincerity, as if shtick were masking a hidden core of authenticity; rather, performance emerges as the very essence of social life and of self-recognition.
—Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 15 Aug. 2023
Such a response is regarded by scientists as proof of self-recognition; that the ants can see themselves.
—Philip Lymbery, Time, 27 July 2023
Although self-recognition is generally thought of as a visual ability, some animals, such as dogs, primarily rely on scent rather than sight.
—Grrlscientist, Forbes, 22 Feb. 2023
These leadership skills of self-recognition and acceptance, intuition, inter-/intrapersonal communication and self-compassion are essential conversations that everyone should be having.
—Greg Carannante, Sun Sentinel, 13 Apr. 2023
The past decade marks Tia Ray’s self-recognition.
—Billboard China, Billboard, 6 Mar. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-recognition
- self-awareness
- self-analysis
- introspection
- self-reflection
- self-examination
- self-observation
- soul-searching
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Scale Through Delegation Delegation demands self-awareness and reflection, as scaling often means recognizing when others with complementary skills are better equipped to take the lead.Matthew Conlin, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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Cognitive and emotional abilities, such as learning, reasoning, self-awareness, self-control, and empathy, can improve as the brain develops with age.Heidi Moawad, Verywell Health, 31 Dec. 2024
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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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The Power Of Radical Self-Awareness Reinvention begins with an honest, compassionate self-examination.Mark Protus, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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At once a tribute to the bygone movie palaces of his hometown of Recife, and an introspective self-examination focused on his relationship with film, this evocative documentary is a must-see for all cinephiles.Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 31 Dec. 2024
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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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“Self-recognition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-recognition. Accessed 17 Jan. 2025.
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