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 film centers on themes of parenthood and resilience, with Shanu grappling with self-discovery while his father deals with grief and societal pressures.
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 27 Nov. 2024
For meditation and mindfulness A stone for inner peace, amethyst is perfectly fitting for Sagittarius’ desire for exploration and self-discovery.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 23 Nov. 2024
At this point in the film, the characters are split up, sent on personal journeys of self-discovery that force them to reckon with what the world, particularly America, has made them.
—Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 19 Nov. 2024
The film is set against the enchanting backdrop of Tuscany, where a young and gifted Black artist named Ace (Williams-Stirling) embarks on a profound journey of self-discovery after moving to Italy on a scholarship for university.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2024
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 27 Nov. 2024
For meditation and mindfulness A stone for inner peace, amethyst is perfectly fitting for Sagittarius’ desire for exploration and self-discovery.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 23 Nov. 2024
At this point in the film, the characters are split up, sent on personal journeys of self-discovery that force them to reckon with what the world, particularly America, has made them.
—Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 19 Nov. 2024
The film is set against the enchanting backdrop of Tuscany, where a young and gifted Black artist named Ace (Williams-Stirling) embarks on a profound journey of self-discovery after moving to Italy on a scholarship for university.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Self-discovery.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-discovery. Accessed 2 Dec. 2024.
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