as in introspection
examination of one's own thoughts and feelings
after some self-reflection I realized that I hadn't been honest with my partner
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Recent Examples of self-reflection
Mann agreed that the industry’s own self-reflection is one of the crucial aspects of its safety record.
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Zach Wichter, USA TODAY, 6 Mar. 2025
And unfortunately, her running commentary on each new project and recipe does not sound like the commentary of someone with intensive experience in the kitchen — or even a healthy dose of self-reflection.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 5 Mar. 2025
Commit to Self-Reflection Becoming a better mentor requires a commitment to self-reflection.
—Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 28 Feb. 2025
The month of Ramadan serves as a time for self-reflection and spiritual growth.
—Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 28 Feb. 2025
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Zach Wichter, USA TODAY, 6 Mar. 2025
And unfortunately, her running commentary on each new project and recipe does not sound like the commentary of someone with intensive experience in the kitchen — or even a healthy dose of self-reflection.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 5 Mar. 2025
Commit to Self-Reflection Becoming a better mentor requires a commitment to self-reflection.
—Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 28 Feb. 2025
The month of Ramadan serves as a time for self-reflection and spiritual growth.
—Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 28 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-reflection
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Leaders who have gone through introspection and self-inquiry are unaffected by emotional turbulence.—
Carlo Tortora Brayda,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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Despite being a month of introspection and reflection, March’s astrology will bring emphasis to your sixth house of daily routines, work habits and more importantly, your well-being.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
1 Mar. 2025
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Bottom line: Democrats remain in soul-searching mode ahead of 2026, but at least two of the Bay State's more vocal Trump critics are sharpening their messages in the hope that local and national voters will swing back blue.—
Mike Deehan,
Axios,
12 Mar. 2025
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The challenges have spurred soul-searching within the industry.—
Liang Lei,
CNBC,
26 Feb. 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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Under the guidance of their trainers, athletes undergo self-examination and trial-and-error strategies for improvement.—
Janine Schindler,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 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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And, where many other Stoic writers suggest seeking the divine through contemplation of the stars or natural landscapes, Pliny does the same with bugs and grubs.—
Livia Gershon,
JSTOR Daily,
5 Mar. 2025
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In the weeks before the election, former President Barack Obama gave moral sermons and philosophical treatises on behalf of the Harris-Walz campaign, his speeches suggesting that politics still existed in a social atmosphere of contemplation and debate.—
Brady Brickner-Wood,
The New Yorker,
5 Feb. 2025
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“Self-reflection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-reflection. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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