as in introspection
examination of one's own thoughts and feelings
after some self-reflection I realized that I hadn't been honest with my partner
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Recent Examples of self-reflection
Joe’s reckoning with himself is the show’s dramatic center, but no character, however minor, is immune from self-reflection, whether it’s forced or spontaneous.
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Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 7 Apr. 2025
The simple answer might be that people around the world find validation and self-reflection in astrology.
—Alex Abad-Santos, Vox, 4 Apr. 2025
Instead of just giving information, ask insightful questions that raise awareness, encourage self-reflection and help direct reports own their growth.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
Even in his moments of self-reflection, he’s not really thrown.
—Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 3 Apr. 2025
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Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 7 Apr. 2025
The simple answer might be that people around the world find validation and self-reflection in astrology.
—Alex Abad-Santos, Vox, 4 Apr. 2025
Instead of just giving information, ask insightful questions that raise awareness, encourage self-reflection and help direct reports own their growth.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
Even in his moments of self-reflection, he’s not really thrown.
—Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 3 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-reflection
Noun
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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
Noun
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Still, to see the pluralism pivot entirely as an exercise in covering your ass would miss the depth of the soul-searching that college presidents are doing.—
Emma Green,
New Yorker,
14 Apr. 2025
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There’s a lot of soul-searching going on with Democrats right now.—
Kellen Browning,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
Noun
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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
Noun
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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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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
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These five must-haves in your morning routine corroborate studies that show morning contemplation broadens your perspective and reverses negative thoughts such as self-doubt and uncertainty about the future.—
Bryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
20 Apr. 2025
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Despite the anger and hard contemplation in the songs, the album is fun (see those hooks).—
Jed Gottlieb,
Boston Herald,
28 Mar. 2025
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“Self-reflection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-reflection. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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