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
Since leaving Combs in 2018, Ventura Fine has done the hard work to get better - the inpatient rehab, the therapy, the self-reflection.
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Laura Trujillo, USA Today, 4 July 2025
Douglass’s moral urgency, Kendi argues, continues to demand a sustained commitment to self-reflection and reform.
—Ed Gaskin, Boston Herald, 4 July 2025
Smith said this game could also be a turning point for Minnesota in terms of self-reflection.
—Chantel Jennings, New York Times, 2 July 2025
That moment of self-reflection came after two major events last year: the loss of a friend and the near-death experience of another.
—Cat Cardenas, Rolling Stone, 30 June 2025
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Laura Trujillo, USA Today, 4 July 2025
Douglass’s moral urgency, Kendi argues, continues to demand a sustained commitment to self-reflection and reform.
—Ed Gaskin, Boston Herald, 4 July 2025
Smith said this game could also be a turning point for Minnesota in terms of self-reflection.
—Chantel Jennings, New York Times, 2 July 2025
That moment of self-reflection came after two major events last year: the loss of a friend and the near-death experience of another.
—Cat Cardenas, Rolling Stone, 30 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-reflection
Noun
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Nara's more recent paintings, such as Midnight Tears (2023), feature tender, fragmented brushwork that radiates introspection.—
Lee Sharrock,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
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This reduction in sensory input can promote deep introspection and emotional clarity.—
Victoria Malloy,
Outside Online,
21 July 2025
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The meetups come as Democrats grapple with how the democratic socialist fits into the party that’s been soul-searching after 2024 losses.—
Alexis Simendinger,
The Hill,
16 July 2025
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The transition of the Macy’s property comes during an era of broader soul-searching for Sacramento’s downtown.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
10 July 2025
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Blight argues persuasively that Douglass’s eloquence transformed the speech into an enduring historical marker — a profound moment of national self-examination that reverberates across generations.—
Ed Gaskin,
Boston Herald,
4 July 2025
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For me, Lent, the 40-day period leading up to Easter, is about periodic self-examination, reflection, and a deep look at life with intention and commitment to live forward with greater meaning.—
Walt Shelton,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 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
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Silverman’s placement of his work is akin to how a Zen gardener places his rocks, contextualizing the work as worthy of contemplation.—
Tom Teicholz,
Forbes.com,
27 July 2025
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In a voice that seemed a bit husky, Combs answered affirmatively that he had been informed about his rights and after much contemplation decided not to testify in his own defense.—
Nancy Dillon,
Rolling Stone,
24 June 2025
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“Self-reflection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-reflection. Accessed 3 Aug. 2025.
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