as in introspection
examination of one's own thoughts and feelings
after much soul-searching, they both realized that their marriage was essentially over
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Recent Examples of soul-searching
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.
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Mike Deehan, Axios, 12 Mar. 2025
The challenges have spurred soul-searching within the industry.
—Liang Lei, CNBC, 26 Feb. 2025
Claudine Jasper, the matriarch of Purpose, the latest work of irreverence and soul-searching by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins.
—Soraya Nadia McDonald, Vulture, 25 Feb. 2025
The Jayhawks will now try to regroup in all aspects heading into Saturday’s 3 p.m. home game versus Oklahoma State.
KU obviously will discuss a game plan in depth, but as far as soul-searching team meetings regarding the mental aspect of the game?
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 20 Feb. 2025
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Mike Deehan, Axios, 12 Mar. 2025
The challenges have spurred soul-searching within the industry.
—Liang Lei, CNBC, 26 Feb. 2025
Claudine Jasper, the matriarch of Purpose, the latest work of irreverence and soul-searching by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins.
—Soraya Nadia McDonald, Vulture, 25 Feb. 2025
The Jayhawks will now try to regroup in all aspects heading into Saturday’s 3 p.m. home game versus Oklahoma State.
KU obviously will discuss a game plan in depth, but as far as soul-searching team meetings regarding the mental aspect of the game?
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 20 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for soul-searching
Noun
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In fact, this is every psychologist's dream: introspection without disrupting activity.—
Benjamin Voyer,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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Private Collection is surprisingly bright for a Saba album, trading the trauma of 2018’s Care for Me and introspection of Few Good Things for songs about community, dating, and dreadlocks.—
Justin Curto,
Vulture,
18 Mar. 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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The moon’s connection to Saturn offers a beautiful opportunity for self-examination and healing.—
USA TODAY,
USA TODAY,
9 Mar. 2025
Noun
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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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The first step in harnessing envy productively is honest self-reflection.—
Marco Buscaglia,
Boston Herald,
17 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Few other nations are as prone to self-scrutiny and self-criticism, or as engaged in impassioned discourse on the nature of liberty and democracy without fear of governmental repression.—
Kenneth Lasson,
Baltimore Sun,
1 Jan. 2025
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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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After World War II, a group of religious leaders acquired the property as a place of rest and contemplation.—
Jacques Kelly,
Baltimore Sun,
30 Mar. 2025
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The full moon marks the end of the monthly lunar cycle, creating a time of reflection, contemplation and rejuvenation.—
Lisa Stardust,
People.com,
14 Mar. 2025
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“Soul-searching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soul-searching. Accessed 6 Apr. 2025.
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