as in self-exploration
the act or process of gaining knowledge or understanding of your abilities, character, and feelings
She was on a voyage of self-discovery.
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Recent Examples of self-discovery
Perhaps Pryor was looking in all the wrong places on her quest to self-discovery and the ultimate understanding of all things n-word.
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Literary Hub,
18 June 2026
But also, knowing the script that Ana wrote, there was this real darkness in the journey of self-discovery happening.
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Mike Ryan,
IndieWire,
18 June 2026
The show sends Pride & Prejudice‘s resident frump (a charming Ella Bruccoleri) on a journey of self-discovery filled with kindly relatives, enormous books, lavish balls and, yes, eligible suitors.
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Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
16 June 2026
But this one is going through the very human roller coaster of a relationship rebound and self-discovery.
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Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for self-discovery
Literary Hub,
18 June 2026
But also, knowing the script that Ana wrote, there was this real darkness in the journey of self-discovery happening.
—
Mike Ryan,
IndieWire,
18 June 2026
The show sends Pride & Prejudice‘s resident frump (a charming Ella Bruccoleri) on a journey of self-discovery filled with kindly relatives, enormous books, lavish balls and, yes, eligible suitors.
—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
16 June 2026
But this one is going through the very human roller coaster of a relationship rebound and self-discovery.
—
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for self-discovery
Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-discovery
- self-exploration
- self-realization
- self-actualization
- introspection
- meditation
- self-fulfillment
- soul-searching
- self-reflection
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Since there are very few existing sources of data like this, approaches like teleoperation, video analysis, motion capture of humans, and self-exploration in simulation and in the real world are all seen as important ways to collect data.
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That self-neglect resulted in a health challenge, which eventually led to Godfred reconnecting with her passion for poetry and self-exploration.
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The result is a strikingly original and surprisingly moving tale of self-realization.
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Leadership, in my view, is not defined by title or position, but by self-realization and inner discipline.
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That spirit was palpable in Demna’s debut show at Gucci, where self-concept and self-actualization seemed to come alive in a way that almost laughed at itself.
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The adaptation stars Ella Bruccoleri as the eponymous Mary, who goes on a voyage of self-actualization in London.
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That’s why introspection and self-knowledge are at the core of every spiritual and philosophical tradition—the drive not just to know the world but to know ourselves, with each layer of self-knowledge unlocking a deeper one.
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Your desire for solitude and introspection is strong during today’s Scorpio moon.
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Mindful downtime, including meditation, progressive muscle relaxation, or reading instead of screen time, promotes better sleep and mental quiet.
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Residential patients will also have access to a stickball court, garden space for traditional foods, a gym and room for meditation.
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But this is a Norman Lear comedy after all (his last before passing in late 2023) — so by the end of the first episode, the hilarious sitcom has revealed its true interest in acceptance, forgiveness, and self-fulfillment.
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And increasingly, women are choosing solitude and self-fulfillment over unsatisfying relationships.
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The group’s musical soul-searching is what gets most attention in the ReLoad box set.
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Carmy vowed to get the restaurant out of debt before savoring some soul-searching and crafting a new recipe for success.
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Andy Sachs exemplifies an adaptive optimist, challenging norms and fostering open environments through self-reflection and curiosity.
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That friction is an opportunity for self-reflection.
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“Self-discovery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-discovery. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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