self-discovery
noun
self-dis·cov·ery
ˌself-di-ˈskə-v(ə-)rē 
: the act or process of achieving self-knowledge
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The 23-year-old singer-songwriter has released the deluxe edition of his sophomore album, Night Diving (The Cost of Growing Up), featuring 11 new tracks that chronicle themes of grief, healing, young love and self-discovery.
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Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 18 July 2025
The road to self-discovery is bumpy, but worth it
Smurfs does a great job of showing the confidence that comes when someone is comfortable in their own skin and with their unique gifts.
—Lynnette Nicholas, Parents, 18 July 2025
The Musical tried the same trick as the Greta Gerwig movie, releasing its 1930s cartoon character into present-day New York for a journey of self-discovery.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 17 July 2025
The collection took inspiration from young love, coastal nostalgia and a journey of self-discovery, mirroring the themes of the series.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 16 July 2025
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Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 18 July 2025
The road to self-discovery is bumpy, but worth it
Smurfs does a great job of showing the confidence that comes when someone is comfortable in their own skin and with their unique gifts.
—Lynnette Nicholas, Parents, 18 July 2025
The Musical tried the same trick as the Greta Gerwig movie, releasing its 1930s cartoon character into present-day New York for a journey of self-discovery.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 17 July 2025
The collection took inspiration from young love, coastal nostalgia and a journey of self-discovery, mirroring the themes of the series.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 16 July 2025
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“Self-discovery.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-discovery. Accessed 23 Jul. 2025.
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