introspection
noun
in·tro·spec·tion
ˌin-trə-ˈspek-shən 
: a reflective looking inward : an examination of one's own thoughts and feelings
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Examples of introspection in a Sentence
a moment of quiet introspection
not a man given to introspection, he grew impatient with his wife's constant need to discuss their relationship
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Whether drawing from the suspense of a horror film, the sweeping epic of a historical drama, or the quiet introspection of an indie film, each designer contributed to a larger narrative about the future of fashion.
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Cassell Ferere, Forbes, 15 Sep. 2024
But Burns pushes past that with sincere introspection of what people have to give up to balance their personal and professional ambitions and to accommodate a long-running partnership.
—Stephen Saito, Variety, 12 Sep. 2024
Eclipse season is best spent in introspection rather than trying to charge crystals and manifest
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Just days before the autumnal equinox, the last full moon of the summer will also coincide with a partial lunar eclipse on Sept. 17, 2024.
—Valerie Mesa, Peoplemag, 12 Sep. 2024
The current declines recall previous Septembers, when the early days of meteorological fall/autumn seem to bring about a period of pessimistic introspection in the markets.
—Steven Desmyter, Forbes, 4 Sep. 2024
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Cassell Ferere, Forbes, 15 Sep. 2024
But Burns pushes past that with sincere introspection of what people have to give up to balance their personal and professional ambitions and to accommodate a long-running partnership.
—Stephen Saito, Variety, 12 Sep. 2024
Eclipse season is best spent in introspection rather than trying to charge crystals and manifest
Comments
Just days before the autumnal equinox, the last full moon of the summer will also coincide with a partial lunar eclipse on Sept. 17, 2024.
—Valerie Mesa, Peoplemag, 12 Sep. 2024
The current declines recall previous Septembers, when the early days of meteorological fall/autumn seem to bring about a period of pessimistic introspection in the markets.
—Steven Desmyter, Forbes, 4 Sep. 2024
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“Introspection.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/introspection. Accessed 2 Oct. 2024.
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introspection
noun
in·tro·spec·tion
ˌin-trə-ˈspek-shən
: an examination of one's own thoughts or feelings
introspectively
adverb
Medical Definition
introspection
noun
in·tro·spec·tion
-ˈspek-shən
: an examination of one's own thoughts and feelings
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