soul-searching
noun
soul-search·ing
ˈsōl-ˌsər-chiŋ 
: examination of one's conscience especially with regard to motives and values
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Examples of soul-searching in a Sentence
after much soul-searching, they both realized that their marriage was essentially over
Recent Examples on the Web
While there’s a lot of soul-searching to be done in October, finding ways to stay grounded and connected will be your biggest challenge, Scorpio.
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Valerie Mesa, People.com, 7 Oct. 2024
In Charismatic Istanbul, the Past Still Shapes the Present
Beguilingly complex Istanbul has done a lot of soul-searching in recent years.
—Kurt Johnson, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Sep. 2024
The crux of the film followed Swift’s soul-searching as an artist with a sizable, influential platform and her decision — not supported by her PR team, family and managers — to engage in political discourse, including standing up for women’s and LGBTQ+ rights.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 9 Sep. 2024
Those who have are often uninterested in those soul-searching questions that dominate headlines.
—Anita Chabria, Los Angeles Times, 19 July 2024
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Valerie Mesa, People.com, 7 Oct. 2024
In Charismatic Istanbul, the Past Still Shapes the Present
Beguilingly complex Istanbul has done a lot of soul-searching in recent years.
—Kurt Johnson, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Sep. 2024
The crux of the film followed Swift’s soul-searching as an artist with a sizable, influential platform and her decision — not supported by her PR team, family and managers — to engage in political discourse, including standing up for women’s and LGBTQ+ rights.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 9 Sep. 2024
Those who have are often uninterested in those soul-searching questions that dominate headlines.
—Anita Chabria, Los Angeles Times, 19 July 2024
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“Soul-searching.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/soul-searching. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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