as in self-consciousness
knowledge and awareness of your own personality or character
Her self-awareness was unusual in such a young child.
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Recent Examples of self-awareness
Amid the underlying stress and uncertainty of the pandemic, LaBeouf is masked and dangerous, his outbursts a shocking mix of self-awareness and loss of control.
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Sheri Linden, HollywoodReporter, 18 May 2025
Men who enter conflict with curiosity, humility, self-awareness and a willingness to repair aren't weak.
—Ximena Araya-Fischel, Forbes.com, 17 May 2025
Such questions can also help children develop more self-awareness, child psychologist Becky Kennedy told CNBC Make It in January.
—Megan Sauer, CNBC, 15 May 2025
These moments of self-awareness turn your fitness practice into a tool for emotional regulation, not just physical conditioning.
—Dana Santas, CNN Money, 14 May 2025
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Sheri Linden, HollywoodReporter, 18 May 2025
Men who enter conflict with curiosity, humility, self-awareness and a willingness to repair aren't weak.
—Ximena Araya-Fischel, Forbes.com, 17 May 2025
Such questions can also help children develop more self-awareness, child psychologist Becky Kennedy told CNBC Make It in January.
—Megan Sauer, CNBC, 15 May 2025
These moments of self-awareness turn your fitness practice into a tool for emotional regulation, not just physical conditioning.
—Dana Santas, CNN Money, 14 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for self-awareness
Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-awareness
- self-recognition
- self-analysis
- introspection
- self-reflection
- self-examination
- self-observation
- soul-searching
- contemplation
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While the specific returns for these players could be debated, and even though the thought of Marchand, Carlo and Coyle is difficult for any Bruins fan to swallow, the self-recognition by Boston will be appreciated in years to come.—
Tyler Small,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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Researchers believed that would show some semblance of self-recognition.—
Tom Rogers,
Newsweek,
21 Feb. 2025
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Do some self-analysis, and ask yourself: What are my interests?—
Robin Ryan,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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This is another trait of Mr. McNally’s: lacerating self-analysis, paired with knowing humor.—
Sarah Lyall,
New York Times,
2 May 2025
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Cudi helped bring about a shift to hip-hop by introducing moodiness, unconventionality and introspection to the genre, trends that still hold today and influenced West, said Shamira Ibrahim, a freelance culture writer.—
Deon J. Hampton,
NBC news,
22 May 2025
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Rutherford is an appealing leading lady, able to marry both Agathe’s seeming awkwardness (and some most excellent bits of physical humor) and her deep introspection into something fresh and flinty.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
20 May 2025
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This taps into the adolescent brain’s drive for autonomy and self-reflection.—
Cyndy Etler,
Hartford Courant,
12 May 2025
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For musician Neal Francis, self-reflection makes for better jams.—
Sierra Vandervort,
Outside Online,
10 May 2025
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That kind of self-examination and honesty is uncomfortable.—
Lianne Lyne,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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In an album that is both unconventional and authentic – almost six years in the making – the artiste leans into soul self-examination with her friend and co-producer, Abdullah Siddiqui.—
Sonya Rehman,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 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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Moreover, self-observation might highlight a leader's tendency to let stress visibly affect their demeanor, inadvertently impacting team morale.—
Paola Cecchi-Dimeglio,
Forbes,
14 Feb. 2024
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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,
17 May 2025
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Her speech will be watched closely by Democratic party insiders who are also soul-searching the future direction of their beleaguered party.—
Grant Stringer,
Mercury News,
1 May 2025
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These philosophies manifest in Benesse House's deliberate restraint—spaces designed for contemplation rather than excessive comfort and convenience.—
Ryan Craggs,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Apr. 2025
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This may require some solo contemplation, dialogue with friends, therapy or journaling.—
Shannon Carpenter,
CNN Money,
18 Apr. 2025
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“Self-awareness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-awareness. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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