as in self-exploration
the act or process of gaining knowledge or understanding of your abilities, character, and feelings
She was on a voyage of self-discovery.
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Recent Examples of self-discovery
The showcase, which explores the show’s core themes including sisterhood, ambition and self-discovery through photography, sculpture, paintings, an installation and more, will be on display from Friday through Sunday at the Line Hotel in Koreatown.
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Kailyn Brown, Los Angeles Times, 27 June 2025
Written by Skinner & Scott King and co-starring Wally Baram as Carmen, Mary Beth Barone as Grace and Adam DiMarco as Peter, this A24 television production effectively blends sharp humor and relatable heart, as all of its characters seek out their own path towards self-discovery and acceptance.
—Jeff Conway, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
Her book serves as a guide that focuses on self-discovery and self-exploration in both life and career.
—Abigail Lee, Variety, 18 June 2025
There are great blocks about self-discovery and sports with the Negro Leagues and the NBA.
—Stephen Schaefer, Boston Herald, 18 June 2025
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Kailyn Brown, Los Angeles Times, 27 June 2025
Written by Skinner & Scott King and co-starring Wally Baram as Carmen, Mary Beth Barone as Grace and Adam DiMarco as Peter, this A24 television production effectively blends sharp humor and relatable heart, as all of its characters seek out their own path towards self-discovery and acceptance.
—Jeff Conway, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
Her book serves as a guide that focuses on self-discovery and self-exploration in both life and career.
—Abigail Lee, Variety, 18 June 2025
There are great blocks about self-discovery and sports with the Negro Leagues and the NBA.
—Stephen Schaefer, Boston Herald, 18 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-discovery
- self-exploration
- self-realization
- introspection
- meditation
- self-fulfillment
- soul-searching
- self-reflection
- self-examination
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Her book serves as a guide that focuses on self-discovery and self-exploration in both life and career.—
Abigail Lee,
Variety,
18 June 2025
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Agathe’s love life as one of self-exploration and forgoes any side story spotlighting male competition.—
Hannah Benson
May 16,
Literary Hub,
16 May 2025
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Per Britannica, Jung's psychoanalytic method focuses on integrating conscious and unconscious aspects of the psyche to achieve personal growth and self-realization.—
Mekishana Pierre,
EW.com,
3 July 2025
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Even when characters get a moment of self-realization, Robert Horn and Kwame Kwei-Armah’s book, including sizeable chunks of the screenplay, replaces drama with platitudes or dialogue gags.—
David Benedict,
Variety,
24 June 2025
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Navigating the Shift Towards Conscious Leadership Go on the journey of introspection to build deep levels of self-awareness and accountability.—
Heather V. MacArthur,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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Whatever its shortcomings, The Old Guard 2 is a better-than-average original streaming feature — well acted by a highly capable cast, peppered with enough action to satisfy most appetites, and underscored with a melancholy vein of introspection about the conflicted roles of superheroes.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
2 July 2025
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Today, many stargazers explore the celestial wonders of the night sky as a form of meditation and relaxation.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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To ease yourself to sleep, find a nightly ritual that works for you—listen to a meditation app, have a cup of herbal tea, take a warm bath, read a chapter or two of a good book, or all the above.—
Holly Carter,
People.com,
8 July 2025
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Turner-Seed’s own writing lays bare a struggle for self-fulfillment, to reconcile the traditional values pushed by her Jewish immigrant parents with a restless need to discover and make her own way.—
Robert Abele,
Los Angeles Times,
13 June 2025
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The film explores the dilemma of choosing between self-fulfillment and familial obligations, showing how Joyce learns to embrace her mother’s modern family business and reflecting on the challenges of a globalized generation.—
Rafa Sales Ross,
Variety,
8 Apr. 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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Insiders at Blumhouse tell The Hollywood Reporter that the soul-searching within the company has already commenced.—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
2 July 2025
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The film follows Li, a screenwriter played by Shim, who embarks on a journey of self-reflection following a chance meeting with Benzo.—
Marta Balaga,
Variety,
8 July 2025
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July will be a whirlwind of change and self-reflection for you, Aries.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
8 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
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“Self-discovery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-discovery. Accessed 20 Jul. 2025.
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