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
This taps into the adolescent brain’s drive for autonomy and self-reflection.
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Cyndy Etler, Hartford Courant, 12 May 2025
For musician Neal Francis, self-reflection makes for better jams.
—Sierra Vandervort, Outside Online, 10 May 2025
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When asked about her advice for others considering such a life-altering decision, Thompson emphasized self-reflection and growth.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, People.com, 11 May 2025
After the death of her beloved grandfather, Beth Harris took solace in letter-writing, initially to him, and later as a form of self-reflection.
—Sixteen Ramos, USA Today, 9 May 2025
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Cyndy Etler, Hartford Courant, 12 May 2025
For musician Neal Francis, self-reflection makes for better jams.
—Sierra Vandervort, Outside Online, 10 May 2025
Bride and Her Dad Shock Wedding Guests with Epic Father-Daughter Dance (Exclusive)
When asked about her advice for others considering such a life-altering decision, Thompson emphasized self-reflection and growth.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, People.com, 11 May 2025
After the death of her beloved grandfather, Beth Harris took solace in letter-writing, initially to him, and later as a form of self-reflection.
—Sixteen Ramos, USA Today, 9 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-reflection
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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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This self-examination seems glib (whereas del Toro was actually more affecting as the desperate artist in The French Dispatch).—
Armond White,
National Review,
30 May 2025
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Take a cue from the pros and make time for self-examination.—
Janine Schindler,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 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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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-reflection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-reflection. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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