as in soul-searching
examination of one's own thoughts and feelings
the author seems to use poetry as a medium for her restless self-searching
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- soul-searching
- introspection
- self-examination
- self-reflection
- self-observation
- self-scrutiny
- contemplation
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While there’s a lot of soul-searching to be done in October, finding ways to stay grounded and connected will be your biggest challenge, Scorpio.Valerie Mesa, People.com, 7 Oct. 2024
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In Charismatic Istanbul, the Past Still Shapes the Present Beguilingly complex Istanbul has done a lot of soul-searching in recent years.Kurt Johnson, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Sep. 2024
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On that note, the moon will renew itself in the same sign on Nov. 1, signaling a time of reflection and introspection, particularly around your financial security and sense of self-worth.Valerie Mesa, People.com, 22 Oct. 2024
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Developing self-awareness requires continuous introspection and external feedback.Gabriel McCurtis, Forbes, 21 Oct. 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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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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This requires self-reflection—taking the time to ask yourself tough questions.Lien De Pau, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024
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Any larger moments of self-reflection will have to wait.Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 17 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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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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Since my teens, a tendency to spiral into a tornado of self-scrutiny and expecting the absolute worst to happen have been toxic friends of mine.Emma Firth, Vogue, 14 Nov. 2023
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The Cucinelli Theatre hosts regular plays, its amphitheater hosts music festivals, and there’s a terraced garden—called the Garden of Philosophers—dedicated to meditation and contemplation of nature.Scarlett Conlon, Vogue, 26 Sep. 2024
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Through a process of contemplation and meditation, these granular memories are extensively blurred and distorted, transforming from seminal moments into luminous scenes laminated with personal meaning.The Editors of ARTnews, ARTnews.com, 19 Sep. 2024
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“Self-searching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-searching. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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