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
That’s offset by an introversion, a self-reflection that feels older, wiser, and maybe a little more anxious.
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Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 9 Oct. 2024
This requires self-reflection—taking the time to ask yourself tough questions.
—Lien De Pau, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024
Any larger moments of self-reflection will have to wait.
—Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2024
According to Francis, journaling sessions allow for self-reflection and emotional release.
—Celeste Polanco, Essence, 14 Oct. 2024
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Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 9 Oct. 2024
This requires self-reflection—taking the time to ask yourself tough questions.
—Lien De Pau, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024
Any larger moments of self-reflection will have to wait.
—Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2024
According to Francis, journaling sessions allow for self-reflection and emotional release.
—Celeste Polanco, Essence, 14 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for self-reflection
Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-reflection
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Related Articles Feds probe racist ‘cotton-picking’ texts sent to Black Americans Stephens: Do liberals lack the introspection to see what went wrong?Josh Becker, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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While the company has been careful to keep looking forward during its turnaround, the investor day produced a fair bit of introspection and several looks back at what went wrong.Evan Clark, WWD, 30 Oct. 2024
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There will be soul-searching in the offseason for the Yankees.Maury Brown, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
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In Book of Travelers, which takes place earlier chronologically but is suggested as the second panel of the diptych, Kahane sets out on a soul-searching journey by train in the weeks after the 2016 election.Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 8 Oct. 2024
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Exploration fosters self-examination under the Scorpio new moon.USA TODAY, USA TODAY, 1 Nov. 2024
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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
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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 collection reflects an approach where art and landscape coexist to nurture a sense of calm and contemplation.Laura Parker, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
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More psychological study than devotional image, this work does not invite veneration so much as reflection on the actors’ motivations, anticipating later definitions of painting as a medium for pleasurable (rather than purposeful) contemplation.Christian K. Kleinbub, ARTnews.com, 29 Oct. 2024
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“Self-reflection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-reflection. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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