as in self-exploration
the act or process of gaining knowledge or understanding of your abilities, character, and feelings
She was on a voyage of self-discovery.
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Explore Smino See latest videos, charts and news Maybe in Nirvana is a reflective and experimental album that explores themes of love, loss and self-discovery, while maintaining Smino’s signature innovative style.
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Christopher Claxton, Billboard, 2 Dec. 2024
My intention from the start has been to create a collection that provides tools of self-discovery and self-expression.
—Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 2 Dec. 2024
Golfing, mountain biking, and even a self-discovery course with horses (The EQUUS Experience) are also possible itinerary additions.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 1 Dec. 2024
The film centers on themes of parenthood and resilience, with Shanu grappling with self-discovery while his father deals with grief and societal pressures.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 27 Nov. 2024
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Christopher Claxton, Billboard, 2 Dec. 2024
My intention from the start has been to create a collection that provides tools of self-discovery and self-expression.
—Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 2 Dec. 2024
Golfing, mountain biking, and even a self-discovery course with horses (The EQUUS Experience) are also possible itinerary additions.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 1 Dec. 2024
The film centers on themes of parenthood and resilience, with Shanu grappling with self-discovery while his father deals with grief and societal pressures.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 27 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-discovery
- self-exploration
- self-realization
- introspection
- meditation
- self-fulfillment
- soul-searching
- self-reflection
- self-examination
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The entirety of the album is a self-exploration for Carroll.Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 7 Dec. 2024
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In a 2022 interview with Art Plugged, Cunningham explained her art as a form of self-exploration.Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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These songs act as cognitive time capsules, evoking moments of heartbreak, discovery, and self-realization.Diana Spehar, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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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
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Also, practicing things like introspection while alone can be valuable into adulthood.Katie Grant, Parents, 12 Dec. 2024
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Edwards' 9-minute reflection on why contemporary life feels inherently wrong has prompted introspection and discussion about the nature of modern living in the comments.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
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Try incorporating mindfulness meditation, regular therapy sessions or mental health check-ins into your routine.Cindy Chia, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Some kids may find journaling or drawing to express their feelings helpful as well, if yoga or meditation are too low energy.Taylor Grothe, Parents, 10 Dec. 2024
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Deserving Self-Fulfillment The final justification, cited by 13 participants, was that their affairs were a form of deserving self-fulfillment.Mark Travers, Forbes, 13 Oct. 2024
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What lies do people tell themselves that inhibit their self-fulfillment?Rodger Dean Duncan, Forbes, 26 Sep. 2024
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While the postmortem and soul-searching are necessary, the tone and tenor of the blame game have begun to morph into something more insidious.Anthony D. Romero, Twin Cities, 6 Dec. 2024
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Rasoulof’s script might well have included a scene or two showing Iman’s dirty work in action, rather than consigning his moral dilemma to perhaps one too many soul-searching showers.Justin Chang, The New Yorker, 26 Nov. 2024
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Backed by a full live band, the performance introduced audiences to the country-style track that explores the complexities of love and self-reflection.Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 11 Dec. 2024
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The first step is to have the courage and honesty to practice self-reflection.Corrin Gani, Austin American-Statesman, 11 Dec. 2024
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Hopefully, this conversation will be a wakeup call for your friend and prompt her to do some self-examination.R. Eric Thomas, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
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Exploration fosters self-examination under the Scorpio new moon.USA TODAY, USA TODAY, 1 Nov. 2024
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“Self-discovery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-discovery. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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