as in introspection
examination of one's own thoughts and feelings
after some self-reflection I realized that I hadn't been honest with my partner
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Recent Examples of self-reflection
Venus retrograde first reshapes your values, then moves inward, encouraging deep self-reflection.
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Colin Bedell, Them, 14 Jan. 2025
But without self-reflection, old relationship patterns can quietly resurface, pulling you back into familiar and unhealthy dynamics.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
But other economists argue that the profession needs a period of more significant self-reflection.
—Ben Casselman, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2025
But much of his self-reflection came on the topic of how things fell apart this season under Eberflus — a topic that most often over the last two months has landed on the word accountability.
—Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 7 Jan. 2025
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Colin Bedell, Them, 14 Jan. 2025
But without self-reflection, old relationship patterns can quietly resurface, pulling you back into familiar and unhealthy dynamics.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
But other economists argue that the profession needs a period of more significant self-reflection.
—Ben Casselman, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2025
But much of his self-reflection came on the topic of how things fell apart this season under Eberflus — a topic that most often over the last two months has landed on the word accountability.
—Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 7 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-reflection
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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
Noun
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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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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
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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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
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“Self-reflection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-reflection. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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