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Recent Examples of self-recognition
Whether or not dogs have awareness of themselves as an individual and any sort of mirror self-recognition is still up for debate.
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Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Aug. 2025
Like any literary work, the individual critical voice finds its echoes in the world at large, in readers’ self-recognition, in a sense of community.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 24 July 2025
This film delves into his struggle with self-recognition, his passion for storytelling through art and his desire to spark wonder in those who encounter his work.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 25 June 2025
My singing voice was as constant as my heartbeat, as unique as my fingerprints, as necessary to my self-recognition as seeing my face in the mirror.
—Greta Morgan
june 5, Literary Hub, 5 June 2025
Lent is a time of preparation and self-recognition prior to Easter.
—Chris Sims, Louisville Courier Journal, 13 Apr. 2025
While the specific returns for these players could be debated, and even though the thought of Marchand, Carlo and Coyle is difficult for any Bruins fan to swallow, the self-recognition by Boston will be appreciated in years to come.
—Tyler Small, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
Researchers believed that would show some semblance of self-recognition.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 21 Feb. 2025
Still, the findings suggest self-recognition might not be as exclusive as previously thought.
—Will Sullivan, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 Oct. 2023
Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Aug. 2025
Like any literary work, the individual critical voice finds its echoes in the world at large, in readers’ self-recognition, in a sense of community.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 24 July 2025
This film delves into his struggle with self-recognition, his passion for storytelling through art and his desire to spark wonder in those who encounter his work.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 25 June 2025
My singing voice was as constant as my heartbeat, as unique as my fingerprints, as necessary to my self-recognition as seeing my face in the mirror.
—Greta Morgan
june 5, Literary Hub, 5 June 2025
Lent is a time of preparation and self-recognition prior to Easter.
—Chris Sims, Louisville Courier Journal, 13 Apr. 2025
While the specific returns for these players could be debated, and even though the thought of Marchand, Carlo and Coyle is difficult for any Bruins fan to swallow, the self-recognition by Boston will be appreciated in years to come.
—Tyler Small, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
Researchers believed that would show some semblance of self-recognition.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 21 Feb. 2025
Still, the findings suggest self-recognition might not be as exclusive as previously thought.
—Will Sullivan, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 Oct. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-recognition
- self-awareness
- self-consciousness
- self-analysis
- introspection
- self-reflection
- self-examination
- self-observation
- soul-searching
Noun
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People become more self-directed, propelling their own self-awareness and taking ownership of doing what’s right.—
Glenn Llopis,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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At age 62, Doug Rasheed has enough self-awareness to know how his accomplishments in the music industry might be perceived by consumers of today’s most popular artists and songs.—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Sep. 2025
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Additionally, the skin rashes that often accompany this disease can lead to feelings of embarrassment and self-consciousness.—
Anna Giorgi,
Verywell Health,
27 Aug. 2025
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In a society where a bright, full smile is synonymous with youth, health, and attractiveness, changes to oral appearance can trigger significant anxiety and self-consciousness.—
Pooja Shah,
Forbes.com,
19 Aug. 2025
Noun
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With a mind engaged in varied tasks, the time dedicated to art becomes sharper, less prone to the debilitating self-analysis that can derail artistic momentum.—
Kice Akkawi,
Rolling Stone,
16 June 2025
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Mills, a longtime associate of Fiona Apple, knows this territory well: the pointed self-analysis of an extremely sensitive person.—
Jenn Pelly,
Time,
7 June 2025
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When consumed, the body breaks down the compound into psilocin, an alkaloid that can cause startling visual hallucinations and psychological effects, often including intense introspection.—
Allison Parshall,
Scientific American,
11 Sep. 2025
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Is there anything in all that coastal introspection for an inland audience in Denver, Colorado?—
Ray Mark Rinaldi,
Denver Post,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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As with many things in life, self-reflection can be a tremendous help in mitigating worry, fear, pressure, anxiety, and stress.—
Harry Kraemer,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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An effort by the College Board to reemphasize the benefits of deep reading — for critical thinking, for self-reflection, for learning of all kinds — might go a long way toward restoring some balance.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Mother’s turbulent self-examination is incited by the revelation of Sister Agnieszka’s pregnancy in the film’s first Act.—
Ritesh Mehta,
IndieWire,
27 Aug. 2025
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This disciplined self-examination is the foundation for refining skills and advancing toward mastery.—
Richard Menger MD MPA,
Forbes.com,
18 Aug. 2025
Noun
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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
Noun
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Peterson’s messages about masculinity have found an audience among young men seeking direction and prompted soul-searching among Christian podcasting pastors.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
9 Sep. 2025
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But Black Wednesday also sparked deeper soul-searching.—
Kyle Westaway,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Self-recognition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-recognition. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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