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Recent Examples of self-recognition
Lent is a time of preparation and self-recognition prior to Easter.
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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
Still, the findings suggest self-recognition might not be as exclusive as previously thought.
—Will Sullivan, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 Oct. 2023
And this is not a matter of insincerity, as if shtick were masking a hidden core of authenticity; rather, performance emerges as the very essence of social life and of self-recognition.
—Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 15 Aug. 2023
Such a response is regarded by scientists as proof of self-recognition; that the ants can see themselves.
—Philip Lymbery, Time, 27 July 2023
Although self-recognition is generally thought of as a visual ability, some animals, such as dogs, primarily rely on scent rather than sight.
—Grrlscientist, Forbes, 22 Feb. 2023
These leadership skills of self-recognition and acceptance, intuition, inter-/intrapersonal communication and self-compassion are essential conversations that everyone should be having.
—Greg Carannante, Sun Sentinel, 13 Apr. 2023
The past decade marks Tia Ray’s self-recognition.
—Billboard China, Billboard, 6 Mar. 2023
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
Still, the findings suggest self-recognition might not be as exclusive as previously thought.
—Will Sullivan, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 Oct. 2023
And this is not a matter of insincerity, as if shtick were masking a hidden core of authenticity; rather, performance emerges as the very essence of social life and of self-recognition.
—Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 15 Aug. 2023
Such a response is regarded by scientists as proof of self-recognition; that the ants can see themselves.
—Philip Lymbery, Time, 27 July 2023
Although self-recognition is generally thought of as a visual ability, some animals, such as dogs, primarily rely on scent rather than sight.
—Grrlscientist, Forbes, 22 Feb. 2023
These leadership skills of self-recognition and acceptance, intuition, inter-/intrapersonal communication and self-compassion are essential conversations that everyone should be having.
—Greg Carannante, Sun Sentinel, 13 Apr. 2023
The past decade marks Tia Ray’s self-recognition.
—Billboard China, Billboard, 6 Mar. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-recognition
- self-awareness
- self-analysis
- introspection
- self-reflection
- self-examination
- self-observation
- soul-searching
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There’s a clever self-awareness to the way Jingle All the Way puts a mild-mannered, suburban Schwarzenegger into action-hero mode.Sezín Devi Koehler, EW.com, 6 Dec. 2024
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An overabundance of ego involvement and the judging of others will not allow the vital components of self-awareness and accountability a client needs to benefit from the coaching experience.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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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
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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
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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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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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Christmas is a time of both community and self-reflection.Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 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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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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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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“Self-recognition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-recognition. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.
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