self-realization

noun

self-re·​al·​i·​za·​tion ˌself-ˌrē-ə-lə-ˈzā-shən 

: fulfillment by oneself of the possibilities of one's character or personality

Examples of self-realization in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Both young actors are superb, each zigzagging along that fine line between immature posturing and actual, exhilarating self-realization, evoking that transitional stage through which girls like them can often seem at least three ages at once. —Guy Lodge, Variety, 14 Feb. 2025

These songs act as cognitive time capsules, evoking moments of heartbreak, discovery, and self-realization. —Diana Spehar, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024

Rothwell, who created and stars in the Hulu series, understood the need for a coming-of-age story about celebrating oneself at all parts of the journey, no matter how turbulent the road to self-realization is. —Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 10 Oct. 2024

But for non-binary great-grandchild Lionel IV — better known as Chas — the road to self-realization and acceptance inspires its own brand of courage and resolve. —Randy Myers, The Mercury News, 1 Oct. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1815, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for self-realization

• acclimatisation
• acclimatization
• acidification
• actualization
• annualization
• autocorrelation
• autoregulation
• beatification
• beneficiation
• biodegradation
• biotransformation
• bureaucratization