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
Next, both partners need to do some soul-searching together, ideally with the help of a couples therapist who can mediate and provide direction.
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Christina Pérez, Vogue, 31 Mar. 2025
As a party, Democrats were forced to do some soul-searching after losing the White House, House and Senate in the 2024 election.
—Forbestv, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
Polls throughout the cycle showed Americans largely trusted the Republican over both ex-President Biden and former Vice President Kamala Harris on economic issues, prompting Democratic soul-searching after their November losses.
—Julia Mueller, The Hill, 19 Mar. 2025
That's an opportunity to do some soul-searching about the relationship itself.
—wendy Wisner, Parents, 17 Mar. 2025
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Christina Pérez, Vogue, 31 Mar. 2025
As a party, Democrats were forced to do some soul-searching after losing the White House, House and Senate in the 2024 election.
—Forbestv, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
Polls throughout the cycle showed Americans largely trusted the Republican over both ex-President Biden and former Vice President Kamala Harris on economic issues, prompting Democratic soul-searching after their November losses.
—Julia Mueller, The Hill, 19 Mar. 2025
That's an opportunity to do some soul-searching about the relationship itself.
—wendy Wisner, Parents, 17 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for soul-searching
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From Hype to Humility: AI Hits a Human Roadblock If 2024 was the year of AI hyperbole, 2025 is shaping up as the year of introspection.—
Benjamin Laker,
Forbes.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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Soon after the pandemic hit, Lamm, who travels constantly, got covid, which led to a moment of introspection.—
D. T. Max,
New Yorker,
7 Apr. 2025
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That kind of deep self-examination requires patience, courage, and more often than not, discomfort.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
12 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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Over time, the absence of psychological and physical space can limit opportunities for novelty, personal growth and self-reflection — all of which are critical for sustaining desire and vitality in long-term partnerships.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
12 Apr. 2025
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The self-reflection algorithm: how much of that is actually about justifying your behavior to your social peers?—
Jackie Strause,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Apr. 2025
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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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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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“Soul-searching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soul-searching. Accessed 27 Apr. 2025.
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