self-analysis

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Recent Examples of self-analysis Zambra’s essays and stories contain plenty of reflection and self-analysis, but the fundamental purpose of the nonfiction that dominates the book is to show readers his son, his son’s world, and the overlapping but not identical world of fatherhood. Lily Meyer, The Atlantic, 23 Dec. 2024 The sociopolitical implications of his story—desperate poverty, harassment by the police, along with exploitation by the boxing business and its high-handed authorities—are balanced by his earnest self-analyses and the detailing of his home life. Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 17 Oct. 2024 My tip: Practice your decision-making skills as a leader with self-analysis to improve your next performance incrementally. Larae Quy, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-analysis
Noun
  • There’s still room for some introspection, though, as the sun’s ingress into Pisces on Feb. 18 activates your 12th house of healing, surrender and unconscious patterns.
    Valerie Mesa, People.com, 1 Feb. 2025
  • Art therapy workshops harness the power of painting, pottery, or calligraphy to reduce anxiety and promote introspection in a glass-walled greenhouse.
    Devorah Lev-Tov, AFAR Media, 31 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Tackling themes of self-awareness and child development, the work revolves around a child born in Japan to a Belgium family.
    Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 10 Feb. 2025
  • And with a script by Tony Kushner that adds layers of banter and self-awareness to the central love story, the romance feels sharper, more grounded, and undeniably swoon-worthy.
    Janey Tracey, EW.com, 7 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • The self-examination that question sparks in Rebecca is a fascinatingly rich one that deals with notions like consent, personal boundaries and abuse of power.
    Tomris Laffly, Variety, 26 Jan. 2025
  • Wondering what would happen if those same tools were used for self-examination, the author sifted through personal data to uncover meaningful insights to plan a course of action toward more joyful and fulfilling years.
    Roxsy Lin, Los Angeles Times, 3 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • The characters are not wholly irredeemable, and some do arrive through meditation and self-reflection at meaningful answers about their compulsions, even as others remain unwilling to consider such questions about their motivations (and how their actions affect other people).
    Hannah Giorgis, The Atlantic, 14 Feb. 2025
  • Vision boarding for a new love should also be around self-reflection.
    Essence, Essence, 13 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • In a race that has been marked more by the similarity of the front-runners — Ben from Wisconsin and Ken from Minnesota — than any serious clash over vision or ideology, this felt more like a gentle pep rally than soul-searching at the crossroads.
    Jess Bidgood, New York Times, 1 Feb. 2025
  • The soul-searching that Edwards did in the wake of that Boston loss has led to a scoring explosion from him of late.
    Jon Krawczynski, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Lent is a time of preparation and self-recognition prior to Easter.
    Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 21 Feb. 2024
  • Even for members of this elite group, self-recognition is no instant achievement.
    Karen Wright, Discover Magazine, 11 Nov. 2019
Noun
  • Anyone who has tracked their daily steps or worn a glucose monitor can testify that self-observation works.
    Dev Patnaik, Forbes, 7 Oct. 2024
  • Moreover, self-observation might highlight a leader's tendency to let stress visibly affect their demeanor, inadvertently impacting team morale.
    Paola Cecchi-Dimeglio, Forbes, 14 Feb. 2024

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“Self-analysis.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-analysis. Accessed 19 Feb. 2025.

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