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
This weekend marks the end of Ramadan, the holiest month for believers of Islam, and one that’s made up of fasting, prayer and self-reflection.
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Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 28 Mar. 2025
Creating collages is almost a compulsion, a way for Jarmusch to escape from the world and nestle into self-reflection.
—Renée Reizman, Los Angeles Times, 28 Mar. 2025
When conflict becomes about proving a point rather than understanding each other, self-reflection is lost and the relationship suffers.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
The best coaches understand that growth stems from emotional awareness, self-reflection and honest conversations.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
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Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 28 Mar. 2025
Creating collages is almost a compulsion, a way for Jarmusch to escape from the world and nestle into self-reflection.
—Renée Reizman, Los Angeles Times, 28 Mar. 2025
When conflict becomes about proving a point rather than understanding each other, self-reflection is lost and the relationship suffers.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
The best coaches understand that growth stems from emotional awareness, self-reflection and honest conversations.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-reflection
Noun
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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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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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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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Warhol is a brisk dip in self-deprecating self-examination.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
2 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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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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These powerful works, rich with layered paint, found materials, sand and other organic elements, invite contemplation on themes of faith, ritual, immigration, and the environment.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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For many people, these are places of peace, contemplation, and prayer.—
Kevin Sabet,
Newsweek,
24 Mar. 2025
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“Self-reflection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-reflection. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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