as in soul-searching
examination of one's own thoughts and feelings
not a man given to introspection, he grew impatient with his wife's constant need to discuss their relationship
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Recent Examples of introspection
Breaking free from these patterns requires intentionality and deep introspection.
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Mark Travers, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
Column: Stars, smiles and introspection on display as the Chicago Cubs begin full-squad workouts
Top prospect Matt Shaw has been among those seizing the chance to learn from the Cubs greats.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 17 Feb. 2025
During moments of downtime or introspection, the film becomes languid in form, taking on a passive visual quality that even the most judicious editing can’t overcome.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 29 Jan. 2025
In late 2020, amid the global pandemic, El Último Tour Del Mundo tackled themes of uncertainty and introspection — all four No. 1 albums masterfully produced by MAG and Tainy.
—Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 24 Jan. 2025
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Mark Travers, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
Column: Stars, smiles and introspection on display as the Chicago Cubs begin full-squad workouts
Top prospect Matt Shaw has been among those seizing the chance to learn from the Cubs greats.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 17 Feb. 2025
During moments of downtime or introspection, the film becomes languid in form, taking on a passive visual quality that even the most judicious editing can’t overcome.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 29 Jan. 2025
In late 2020, amid the global pandemic, El Último Tour Del Mundo tackled themes of uncertainty and introspection — all four No. 1 albums masterfully produced by MAG and Tainy.
—Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 24 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for introspection
Noun
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The challenges have spurred soul-searching within the industry.—
Liang Lei,
CNBC,
26 Feb. 2025
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Claudine Jasper, the matriarch of Purpose, the latest work of irreverence and soul-searching by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins.—
Soraya Nadia McDonald,
Vulture,
25 Feb. 2025
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Commit to Self-Reflection Becoming a better mentor requires a commitment to self-reflection.—
Rolling Stone Culture Council,
Rolling Stone,
28 Feb. 2025
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The month of Ramadan serves as a time for self-reflection and spiritual growth.—
Amanda Castro,
Newsweek,
28 Feb. 2025
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Under the guidance of their trainers, athletes undergo self-examination and trial-and-error strategies for improvement.—
Janine Schindler,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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This complicated story provides a unique tradition that anchors the institution of the Catholic Church, but can also block the church from critical self-examination and renewal.—
Daniel Speed Thompson,
The Conversation,
3 Mar. 2025
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And, where many other Stoic writers suggest seeking the divine through contemplation of the stars or natural landscapes, Pliny does the same with bugs and grubs.—
Livia Gershon,
JSTOR Daily,
5 Mar. 2025
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In the weeks before the election, former President Barack Obama gave moral sermons and philosophical treatises on behalf of the Harris-Walz campaign, his speeches suggesting that politics still existed in a social atmosphere of contemplation and debate.—
Brady Brickner-Wood,
The New Yorker,
5 Feb. 2025
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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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Few other nations are as prone to self-scrutiny and self-criticism, or as engaged in impassioned discourse on the nature of liberty and democracy without fear of governmental repression.—
Kenneth Lasson,
Baltimore Sun,
1 Jan. 2025
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Above all, Raisman is working on breaking free from a vicious cycle of self-scrutiny.—
Katie Camero,
USA TODAY,
29 Feb. 2024
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“Introspection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/introspection. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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