as in introspection
examination of one's own thoughts and feelings
she doesn't seem to see the difference between a reasonable amount of self-contemplation and total self-absorption
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Recent Examples of self-contemplation
After the eclipse wraps, the Sun doubles down on the compulsion toward self-contemplation in partnership with Lilith.
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Jennifer Culp, Them, 27 Sep. 2024
Missing from the fair but important nonetheless is Hsiao Chin, the first and only post-war Chinese artist to convey Eastern philosophical ideas and the concepts of mindfulness and self-contemplation in the Western pictorial language of abstraction.
—Florence Tsai, Forbes, 26 Mar. 2023
Jennifer Culp, Them, 27 Sep. 2024
Missing from the fair but important nonetheless is Hsiao Chin, the first and only post-war Chinese artist to convey Eastern philosophical ideas and the concepts of mindfulness and self-contemplation in the Western pictorial language of abstraction.
—Florence Tsai, Forbes, 26 Mar. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-contemplation
Noun
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This step involves introspection and an honest evaluation of your habits, environment, and emotions.—
True Tamplin,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
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What Venus in Pisces Means for You, Based on Your Zodiac Sign Aries (March 20-April 19) Buckle up — January is a month for deep introspection and preparing for the exciting twists and turns love has in store, Aries.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
10 Jan. 2025
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The meanings of these images—which speak variously of environmental collapse, policy failure, ineluctable helplessness—do not invite their use as objects of contemplation.—
Teju Cole,
The New Yorker,
10 Jan. 2025
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However, this system is not meant to be a progress report, a checklist or a contemplation of failures, but a source of inspiration.—
Roxsy Lin,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Anyone who has tracked their daily steps or worn a glucose monitor can testify that self-observation works.—
Dev Patnaik,
Forbes,
7 Oct. 2024
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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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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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Here's What Mars Retrograde in Cancer Means for Your Zodiac Sign Aries (March 20-April 19) Your self-reflection is an investment for the future, Aries.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
17 Jan. 2025
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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
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The Power Of Radical Self-Awareness Reinvention begins with an honest, compassionate self-examination.—
Mark Protus,
Forbes,
2 Jan. 2025
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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
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His victory reshaped the Republican Party and provoked soul-searching among Democrats, who shed support among key groups that were once the backbone of their coalition.—
Jonathan Easley,
The Hill,
6 Jan. 2025
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“Self-contemplation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-contemplation. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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