self-recognition

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Recent Examples of self-recognition Lent is a time of preparation and self-recognition prior to Easter. Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 21 Feb. 2024 Even for members of this elite group, self-recognition is no instant achievement. Karen Wright, Discover Magazine, 11 Nov. 2019 Still, the findings suggest self-recognition might not be as exclusive as previously thought. Will Sullivan, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 Oct. 2023 And this is not a matter of insincerity, as if shtick were masking a hidden core of authenticity; rather, performance emerges as the very essence of social life and of self-recognition. Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 15 Aug. 2023 Such a response is regarded by scientists as proof of self-recognition; that the ants can see themselves. Philip Lymbery, Time, 27 July 2023 Although self-recognition is generally thought of as a visual ability, some animals, such as dogs, primarily rely on scent rather than sight. Grrlscientist, Forbes, 22 Feb. 2023 These leadership skills of self-recognition and acceptance, intuition, inter-/intrapersonal communication and self-compassion are essential conversations that everyone should be having. Greg Carannante, Sun Sentinel, 13 Apr. 2023 The past decade marks Tia Ray’s self-recognition. Billboard China, Billboard, 6 Mar. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-recognition
Noun
  • Her lack of self-awareness and bad attitude was tough to watch.
    Emma Soren, Vulture, 28 Jan. 2025
  • The animal rights group cited affidavits from seven biologists explaining that elephants can experience empathy and self-awareness, as humans do, per Reuters’ Jonathan Stempel.
    Sara Hashemi, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Zambra’s essays and stories contain plenty of reflection and self-analysis, but the fundamental purpose of the nonfiction that dominates the book is to show readers his son, his son’s world, and the overlapping but not identical world of fatherhood.
    Lily Meyer, The Atlantic, 23 Dec. 2024
  • The sociopolitical implications of his story—desperate poverty, harassment by the police, along with exploitation by the boxing business and its high-handed authorities—are balanced by his earnest self-analyses and the detailing of his home life.
    Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 17 Oct. 2024
Noun
  • There’s still room for some introspection, though, as the sun’s ingress into Pisces on Feb. 18 activates your 12th house of healing, surrender and unconscious patterns.
    Valerie Mesa, People.com, 1 Feb. 2025
  • Art therapy workshops harness the power of painting, pottery, or calligraphy to reduce anxiety and promote introspection in a glass-walled greenhouse.
    Devorah Lev-Tov, AFAR Media, 31 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • This mystical season is all about self-reflection, so take a beat before celebrating another journey around the sun.
    Valerie Mesa, People.com, 1 Feb. 2025
  • Thompson’s life transformed post-Oscars and making this documentary sparked some self-reflection.
    Matt Donnelly, Variety, 24 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • The self-examination that question sparks in Rebecca is a fascinatingly rich one that deals with notions like consent, personal boundaries and abuse of power.
    Tomris Laffly, Variety, 26 Jan. 2025
  • Wondering what would happen if those same tools were used for self-examination, the author sifted through personal data to uncover meaningful insights to plan a course of action toward more joyful and fulfilling years.
    Roxsy Lin, Los Angeles Times, 3 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Anyone who has tracked their daily steps or worn a glucose monitor can testify that self-observation works.
    Dev Patnaik, Forbes, 7 Oct. 2024
  • Moreover, self-observation might highlight a leader's tendency to let stress visibly affect their demeanor, inadvertently impacting team morale.
    Paola Cecchi-Dimeglio, Forbes, 14 Feb. 2024
Noun
  • The soul-searching that Edwards did in the wake of that Boston loss has led to a scoring explosion from him of late.
    Jon Krawczynski, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
  • His victory reshaped the Republican Party and provoked soul-searching among Democrats, who shed support among key groups that were once the backbone of their coalition.
    Jonathan Easley, The Hill, 6 Jan. 2025

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“Self-recognition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-recognition. Accessed 8 Feb. 2025.

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