self-reflection
noun
self-re·flec·tion
ˌself-ri-ˈflek-shən 
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Examples of self-reflection in a Sentence
after some self-reflection I realized that I hadn't been honest with my partner
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This mystical season is all about self-reflection, so take a beat before celebrating another journey around the sun.
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Valerie Mesa, People.com, 1 Feb. 2025
Since China lacks a religious tradition, there's no culture of confession or self-reflection.
—John Ruwitch, NPR, 24 Jan. 2025
Thompson’s life transformed post-Oscars and making this documentary sparked some self-reflection.
—Matt Donnelly, Variety, 24 Jan. 2025
Reflect and Refine Before opening a can of paint or purchasing a new sofa, Maros recommends doing some self-reflection.
—Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Jan. 2025
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Valerie Mesa, People.com, 1 Feb. 2025
Since China lacks a religious tradition, there's no culture of confession or self-reflection.
—John Ruwitch, NPR, 24 Jan. 2025
Thompson’s life transformed post-Oscars and making this documentary sparked some self-reflection.
—Matt Donnelly, Variety, 24 Jan. 2025
Reflect and Refine Before opening a can of paint or purchasing a new sofa, Maros recommends doing some self-reflection.
—Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Jan. 2025
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“Self-reflection.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-reflection. Accessed 8 Feb. 2025.
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