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
Lala’s journey of self-discovery is told with honesty, transparency, and urgency, giving voice to the emotions and choices that many young people and students often carry in silence.
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Lynnette Nicholas, Essence, 9 Oct. 2025
Also, with Venus lighting up your exotic ninth house of self-discovery, themes of love and romance are suddenly more expansive, reminding you that the possibilities are endless.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025
Xiaoli integrates detailed feedback from every single date to facilitate ongoing self-discovery and improvement.
—Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 2 Oct. 2025
Intergenerational trauma is fast becoming the most over-trafficked theme of 21st-century indie cinema — second only to the journey of self-discovery.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 28 Sep. 2025
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Lynnette Nicholas, Essence, 9 Oct. 2025
Also, with Venus lighting up your exotic ninth house of self-discovery, themes of love and romance are suddenly more expansive, reminding you that the possibilities are endless.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025
Xiaoli integrates detailed feedback from every single date to facilitate ongoing self-discovery and improvement.
—Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 2 Oct. 2025
Intergenerational trauma is fast becoming the most over-trafficked theme of 21st-century indie cinema — second only to the journey of self-discovery.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 28 Sep. 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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During an appearance on the Reclaiming With Monica Lewinsky podcast on Tuesday, the Diplomat star shared a fond memory of her former costar amid a discussion about her self-exploration journey through psychedelics, MDMA, mushrooms, and even astrology.—
Mekishana Pierre,
Entertainment Weekly,
21 Oct. 2025
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In undergoing the complex journey of self-exploration, Panic!—
Maya Georgi,
Rolling Stone,
27 Sep. 2025
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This isn’t some crytpic way of talking about what happens without spoiling it, about some sort of self-realization.—
Bill Goodykoontz,
AZCentral.com,
21 Oct. 2025
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The prosecutor challenged a defense claim that Torres ended the abuse in an act of self-realization.—
Robert Salonga,
Mercury News,
29 Aug. 2025
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It was thought that the simple last scene of Tom readying Ethan’s bedroom and giving the always subtly expressive Ruffalo a moment of quiet introspection would do the trick.—
Chris O'Falt,
IndieWire,
23 Oct. 2025
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Even then, there’s still room for some introspection on the record.—
Tomás Mier,
Rolling Stone,
23 Oct. 2025
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From salsa dancing to keep her brain sharp to going to meditation retreats with friends often, Ferree structures her life for optimal wellness.—
Renée Onque,
CNBC,
22 Oct. 2025
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And if you’re feeling compelled to listen to your own chants, white noises, meditations, etc.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
21 Oct. 2025
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And increasingly, women are choosing solitude and self-fulfillment over unsatisfying relationships.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Oct. 2025
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Founders have a wide range of personal reasons for making the pivot, from seeking self-fulfillment to meeting a strategic need in their next chapter.—
Nina Ajemian,
Fortune,
24 July 2025
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The embarrassment led to soul-searching, both for him and his team.—
Doug Haller,
New York Times,
19 Oct. 2025
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What Happens Next There would seem to be little hope for a more civil political discourse, despite the soul-searching and appeals on both sides, especially in the run-up to next year’s midterms.—
Robert Birsel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Oct. 2025
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The book’s journey through the brain ends at the frontal pole, a region involved in self-reflection — thinking about thinking.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
18 Oct. 2025
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Awareness activities encourage self-reflection and can include activities like a body scan, breathing exercises, or journaling.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
17 Oct. 2025
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Mother’s turbulent self-examination is incited by the revelation of Sister Agnieszka’s pregnancy in the film’s first Act.—
Ritesh Mehta,
IndieWire,
27 Aug. 2025
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This disciplined self-examination is the foundation for refining skills and advancing toward mastery.—
Richard Menger MD MPA,
Forbes.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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“Self-discovery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-discovery. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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