as in introspection
examination of one's own thoughts and feelings
after much soul-searching, they both realized that their marriage was essentially over
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Recent Examples of soul-searching
That Harris could actually lose to Trump should cause some serious soul-searching for Democrats.
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Letters To The Editor, Orlando Sentinel, 21 Dec. 2024
Not every electoral loss must be followed by a period of soul-searching or rebuilding.
—Todd Eberly, Baltimore Sun, 21 Dec. 2024
Democrats have engaged in soul-searching and finger-pointing within the party as members look to apportion blame for the defeat.
—Ivana Saric, Axios, 12 Dec. 2024
While the postmortem and soul-searching are necessary, the tone and tenor of the blame game have begun to morph into something more insidious.
—Anthony D. Romero, Twin Cities, 6 Dec. 2024
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Letters To The Editor, Orlando Sentinel, 21 Dec. 2024
Not every electoral loss must be followed by a period of soul-searching or rebuilding.
—Todd Eberly, Baltimore Sun, 21 Dec. 2024
Democrats have engaged in soul-searching and finger-pointing within the party as members look to apportion blame for the defeat.
—Ivana Saric, Axios, 12 Dec. 2024
While the postmortem and soul-searching are necessary, the tone and tenor of the blame game have begun to morph into something more insidious.
—Anthony D. Romero, Twin Cities, 6 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for soul-searching
Recent Examples of Synonyms for soul-searching
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Thompson’s life transformed post-Oscars and making this documentary sparked some self-reflection.—
Matt Donnelly,
Variety,
24 Jan. 2025
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Few other nations are as prone to self-scrutiny and self-criticism, or as engaged in impassioned discourse on the nature of liberty and democracy without fear of governmental repression.—
Kenneth Lasson,
Baltimore Sun,
1 Jan. 2025
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Above all, Raisman is working on breaking free from a vicious cycle of self-scrutiny.—
Katie Camero,
USA TODAY,
29 Feb. 2024
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This sobering contemplation of radicalization takes a nuanced look at two equally strong, competing impulses: loyalty to family on one hand, and responsibility toward the greater social good on the other.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
30 Jan. 2025
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An oasis right in the middle of Reed College, the lake is ringed by trails, including boardwalks through wetlands, and has numerous spots overlooking the water, which are perfect for a moment of quiet contemplation.—
Kale Williams,
Axios,
29 Jan. 2025
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