as in introspection
examination of one's own thoughts and feelings
many people use the dawning of a new year as an occasion for some quiet self-examination
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Recent Examples of self-examination
That kind of deep self-examination requires patience, courage, and more often than not, discomfort.
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Okla Jones, Essence, 12 Apr. 2025
Warhol is a brisk dip in self-deprecating self-examination.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 2 Apr. 2025
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
The moon’s connection to Saturn offers a beautiful opportunity for self-examination and healing.
—USA TODAY, 9 Mar. 2025
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Okla Jones, Essence, 12 Apr. 2025
Warhol is a brisk dip in self-deprecating self-examination.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 2 Apr. 2025
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
The moon’s connection to Saturn offers a beautiful opportunity for self-examination and healing.
—USA TODAY, 9 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for self-examination
Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-examination
Noun
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Princess of Power offers playful, euphoric pop tinged with deeper introspection about growing older.—
Tomás Mier,
Rolling Stone,
3 June 2025
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But active, conscious introspection has a dark side: rumination, or getting fixated on a problem and going over it again and again, which can make things worse and trap people in a negative thought spiral.—
Julie Beck,
The Atlantic,
2 June 2025
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The scale of the Republican Party's triumph in November—taking the White House, flipping the Senate, and maintaining control of the House—has sparked widespread soul-searching within the Democratic Party over what went wrong and how to rebuild.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 June 2025
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His soul-searching journey, played out on podcasts and talk shows, and attempts to moderate have rankled some of his allies in the Legislature, the labor movement and reproductive health care.—
Lia Russell,
Sacbee.com,
1 June 2025
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Emotional regulation, self-reflection and the ability to derive meaning from experiences are fundamental to effective leadership.—
Maureen Metcalf,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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Moments of self-reflection may lead you to reassess professional goals.—
Essence,
Essence,
2 June 2025
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There are three invitations leaders can offer their direct reports: Play with the technology as a tool for self-observation.—
Michael Hudson,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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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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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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The words in the video montages and the quiet periods of contemplation as supporters, some with tears in their eyes, struggle to pull themselves away from their seats.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
19 May 2025
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For those who are so inclined, combining daily self-reflection with meditative experiences such as attending retreats invites contemplation of deeper spiritual or existential questions.—
Harry Kraemer,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
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“Self-examination.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-examination. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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